James Gunn

James Francis Gunn Jr., an American filmmaker born on August 5, 1966, has built a remarkable career in Hollywood since the mid-1990s. He began his journey as a screenwriter at Troma Entertainment and penned "Tromeo and Juliet" in 1996. Gunn's directorial debut came with the horror-comedy film "Slither" in 2006, followed by forays into the superhero genre with films like "Super," "Guardians of the Galaxy," its sequel "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," and more recently, "The Suicide Squad." In 2021's "The Suicide Squad," Gunn showcased his unique storytelling prowess and introduced fresh perspectives into the DC Extended Universe.

In a significant career milestone in 2022, Warner Bros. Discovery hired Gunn and his longtime collaborator Peter Safran as co-chairmen and co-CEOs of DC Studios. Under their leadership, the duo will reimagine and revitalize the DC Universe (DCU), serving as a soft reboot of the existing DC Extended Universe (DCEU). In this new universe, Gunn is set to create a series called "Creature Commandos" in 2024 and write and direct the much-anticipated film "Superman," which will hit theaters in 2025.

Gunn's versatility as a filmmaker is evident in his work, ranging from writing and directing the web series "James Gunn's PG Porn" in 2008 to creating the HBO Max original series "Peacemaker." The latter premiered in 2022 and continued the story of John Cena's character from "The Suicide Squad." He also contributed to Disney+'s holiday special, "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special," which brought more laughter and adventure to fans of the beloved franchise.

Throughout his career, Gunn has collaborated on numerous projects, including writing for George A. Romero's 2004 remake of "Dawn of the Dead" and penning the live-action adaptation of "Scooby Doo" (2002) and its sequel, "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" (2004). His horror-action film "The Belko Experiment" in 2016 showcased his talent for crafting suspenseful stories, while he also produced the superhero-horror film "Brightburn," released in 2019. Gunn's diverse portfolio extends to comedy as well, with his contribution to the anthology film "Movie 43" (2013) and involvement in the 2012 video game "Lollipop Chainsaw."

James Gunn's impressive resume and dedication to storytelling have placed him at the forefront of modern cinema. With his innovative vision and penchant for exploring different genres, fans eagerly await what he will create next as a part of DC Studios and the DC Universe.