‘Incredibly relieved’: James Gunn says his DC Studios stint was ‘trying, to say the least’

James Gunn has expressed his gratitude and relief following his departure from DC Studios, describing the experience as "trying, to say the least". The former co-chief executive of DC Studios, alongside Peter Safran, announced their resignation on Monday. Gunn revealed that while his first film with DC Studios, Superman, was released last year, the studio tenure had been challenging.

He acknowledged the "at-times corporate nature" of the job and the toll it took on his personal life, as he sacrificed time with his family and himself. Gunn expressed his appreciation for his wife, Jennifer Holland, and her role in the two seasons of his HBO Max series, Peacemaker. He also hinted that he might have another DC project in the works after the release of his upcoming film, Man of Tomorrow, this summer.

Gunn has previously made his mark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, directing The Guardians of the Galaxy films. Following his tenure at DC Studios, he will be succeeded by Jeremy Latcham, a Marvel Studios veteran, as the new co-chief executive.