James Gunn Shuts Down Rumors That DC Studios Projects Are On Hold DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has shut down rumors that DC Studios projects were on hold until the Paramount-Warner Bros deal is finalized. Gunn responded to the question on social media, stating that nothing is on hold. This comes after reports claimed Andy Muschietti's Batman: The Brave and the Bold was paused until a Paramount-Warner deal closes. DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has shut down rumors that DC Studios projects were on hold until the Paramount-Warner Bros deal is finalized. Gunn responded to the question on social media, stating that nothing is on hold. This comes after reports claimed Andy Muschietti's Batman: The Brave and the Bold was paused until a Paramount-Warner deal closes. DC Studios activity appears to be moving ahead, with The People v. Gorilla Grodd expected to begin production soon. David Ellison wants Warner Bros.Discovery intact, with DC Studios leadership and slate still in place. Gunn's response has put to rest concerns that DC Studios' film and television projects were on hold until there was clarity on the deal. With production set to get underway on the new series, it would be safe to assume that was all just a rumor and nothing more. But to make it official, Gunn responded to the question on social media.After noting that he wasn't sure if that report about what Muschietti said was accurate, Gunn added, No. Nothing is on hold. Reports claimed Andy Muschietti's Batman: The Brave and the Bold was paused until a Paramount-Warner deal closes. DC Studios activity appears to be moving ahead, with The People v. Gorilla Grodd expected to begin production soon.Past reporting says David Ellison wants Warner Bros. Discovery intact, with DC Studios leadership and slate still in place. DC Studios' co-CEOs have been working to keep the creative teams of the two studios, while consolidating some of the marketing and distribution. This would mean Ellison would be looking to keep Gunn and Safran, as well as Warner Bros.Motion Picture Group's, Winther shared, He came to Trilith already. That's where we shoot all our movies that James directs. He came to Atlanta, we showed him everything, and we're having discussions with him. He's pretty open to what we're doing.We do have a slate and a lot of it - obviously, 'Clayface' is already coming out. We already have the 'Lanterns' TV show. On those things, the train's left the station. So we're good.But he's a big fan, he's been great with us. He's giving us kind of what we want. So far, everything's good. Late last year, fans on social media wondered if Gunn was trying to send a message about the uncertainty of his future with WBD as merger news grew.During an interview with, and the rest of the DCU moving forward. If I s- Yes, they definitely go significantly further than 'Man of Tomorrow.' So, now, whether or not that'll be me that's able to fulfill that promise depends on a lot of things in life, but yeah, Gunn responded. On its own, it read as if Gunn was taking the approach of not wanting to think too far in advance because you never know what might happen.But in light of ongoing merger/sale talks, Gunn's words (especially his hesitation at the start of his response) led some to believe he was already considering all his options