What Rivalry? James Gunn Says Marvel’s Kevin Feige Was “The first Particular person I Advised After I Did The Deal With DC” – Deadline

With director James Gunn turning into co-chairman and CEO of DC Studios, a heated rivalry is rising along with his former collaborator, Marvel Studios president/CCO Kevin Feige, proper? Mistaken.

Gunn and DC movies producer Peter Safran will share the highest roles at DC Studios, it was introduced this week, overseeing the general artistic course of the DC Universe throughout movie, TV and animation below a single banner. They begin within the new job November 1.

In consequence, a Twitter person whose account has since been deleted posted this question to Gunn yesterday: “So do you hate Kevin Feige now?”

Gunn, who could be very energetic on the platform, reposted the query and replied, “Not solely do I like Kevin, he was the first individual I instructed after I did the take care of DC (@JohnCena was the 2nd). Opposite to widespread perception, a greenback much less for Marvel shouldn’t be a greenback extra for DC. DC & Marvel have the widespread purpose of conserving the theater-going expertise vibrant & alive!”

Whereas some followers within the bareknuckled comedian guide Twitter universe would possibly discover the collaborative spirit of Gunn’s reply a bit too good, it has the benefit of sound logic: a rising fan base lifts all boats.

Feige made his personal emotions about Gunn’s new job clear earlier this week when requested concerning the information by Deadline on the Black Panther premiere.

“Properly, he has received lots of work to do for Marvel between now and Could, which he’s properly conscious of,” mentioned Feige, seemingly referring to the November 25 Guardians of the Galaxy Vacation Particular on Disney+, which Gunn wrote and directed and Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol 3, which can also be being written and directed Gunn, and shall be launched on Could 5 subsequent 12 months.

“However after that,” added Feige, “I’ll be first in line to see something he does.”