British and American producer and manager
Peter Safran
Safran in 2008
Born (1965-11-22 ) 22 November 1965 (age 59) Occupations Years active 1997–present Employer Warner Bros. Discovery Title Co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios Spouse Natalia Safran Children 1
Peter Safran (born 22 November 1965) is a British and American film producer , studio executive , and talent manager .[ 1] DC Studios alongside James Gunn .
Peter Safran is the son of Ordell and Henry Safran, of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.[ 2] Princeton University . He earned his J.D. degree at the New York University School of Law .[ 3] attorney in New York City , before becoming an assistant at United Talent Agency .[ 4]
He became a talent manager at Gold-Miller Co and stayed there until 1998.[ 1] Brillstein-Grey for five years, before he was named president of Brillstein-Grey Management in 2003. As president, he was made responsible for day-to-day activities of the department, which had over 200 clients, including Brad Pitt , Jennifer Aniston , Adam Sandler , Nicolas Cage , and Courteney Cox .[ 5] [ 4] Sean Combs , Adam Shankman , David Hyde Pierce , Jennifer Lopez , and Brooke Shields .[ 1]
During the last few years, Safran has been able to build upon The Conjuring Universe[ 6] Aquaman Shazam! The Suicide Squad Shazam! Fury of the Gods Peacemaker first-look deal with Warner Bros. [ 7] [ 8]
In October 2022, Safran and James Gunn were named co-chairs and co-CEOs of DC Studios , overseeing film, television and animation projects. While Gunn will handle the creative aspects, Safran will handle the business side of the division. The two assumed their positions on 1 November 2022. Safran and Gunn are involved in casting characters for the wider DC Universe (DCU) franchise, and Safran produces all films in the franchise.[ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
The logo of the Safran Company, through which Safran has produced many of his films and television series.
Year
Title
Director
2008
The Miracle of Phil
Andrew Douglas
Doggie Heaven
James Wan
Blue Like You
Lucky McKee
Meat Dog: What's fer Dinner
David Slade
Fairy Tale Police
Adam Green
Sparky & Mikaela
James Gunn
Humanzee!
2009
Post Apocalyptic Pizza
Peter Cornwell
Key
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Denotes films that have not yet been released
Key
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Denotes series that have not yet been released
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