DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn took to Twitter after seeing numerous tweets wishing “#SaveLegendsofTomorrow” and “#ReleaseTheAyerCut”, and wanted to share this, as the team is open to “anything as we embark on this journey,” the studio’s initial focus is on “the story ahead, to create the new DCU, and to tell the greatest story ever told across multiple movies, TV shows, and projects. animated”.

Gunn, who shares the duties of CEO of DC Studios with producer Peter Safran, wanted to be open about the future of DC and the varied desires of so many fans around the world, including those who want the canceled Legends of Tomorrow to come back or for DC will release The Ayer Cut of the original Suicide Squad, much like he did The Justice League Snyder Cut.

“I opened Twitter at the end of a long creative weekend to see the many tweets about #SaveLegendsofTomorrow & #ReleaseTheAyerCut and fan support for other DC projects over the years. The majority of these requests were enthusiastic and respectful”, Gunn said. “As the new (and first-ever) CEOs of DC Studios, Peter and I feel it’s important to acknowledge you, the fans, and let you know that we hear your different desires regarding the path forward for DC. “

Gunn has been quite active and vocal on social media over the years, but this new position obviously keeps him much busier than usual. Despite this, he wanted to give these fans an idea of ​​where the studio is headed and what its current mission is.

“Although our ability to interact on Twitter has been reduced due to the workload of our new positions, we are listening and open to anything as we embark on this journey, and will continue to do so over the next few years. years,” Gunn said. “But our entire initial focus is on the story ahead, creating the new DCU, and telling the greatest story ever told across multiple movies, TV shows, and animated projects. We invite all DC fandoms of the multiverse – and everyone else – in this new universe. We can’t wait to reveal more.

Gunn is in charge of the creative side of DC Studios and Safran will handle the business side of the business. Gunn will still direct films as co-CEO, and the initial deal is expected to last at least four years.

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