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Peter Safran

Peter Safran

American film producer


Peter Safran (born 22 November 1965) is a British-American film producer and manager.[1] He currently serves as the co-chairperson and co-CEO of DC Studios alongside James Gunn.

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Early life

Peter Safran is the son of Ordell and Henry Safran, of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.[2] After growing up in the UK, Safran graduated from Princeton University. He earned his J.D. degree at the New York University School of Law.[3] He worked as a corporate attorney in New York City, before becoming an assistant at UTA.[4]

Career

He became a manager at Gold-Miller Co and stayed there until 1998.[5] He then was a manager at 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.[6] He left Brillstein-Grey in 2006, to launch The Safran Company, and took his entire client list with him.[7] As manager, he represented Sean Combs, Adam Shankman, David Hyde Pierce, Jennifer Lopez, and Brooke Shields.[8]

During the last few years Safran has been able to build upon The Conjuring Universe[9] and produce films such as Aquaman, Shazam!, The Suicide Squad, Shazam! Fury of the Gods and Peacemaker television series, and others under his banner through his first-look deal with Warner Bros.[10]

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.[11][12][13][14] Safran and Gunn are involved in casting characters for the wider DCU, and Safran produces all films in the franchise.

Filmography

The Safran Company logo used since 2018
One of Safran's most notable achievements is co-creating the upcoming DC Universe media franchise with film director James Gunn

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Warner Bros.

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References

  1. Fleming, Michael (1998-01-26). "Safran makes a move for Brillstein-Grey". Variety. Archived from the original on 2009-04-13. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
  2. [LuxLux]. "Peter Safran Net Worth in 2023 - Wiki, Age, Weight and Height". LuxLux.net. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  3. Fleming, Michael (1998-01-26). "Safran makes a move for Brillstein-Grey". Variety.
  4. Fleming, Michael (2003-06-09). "Brillstein-Grey taps new prez". Variety.
  5. Gardner, Chris (2006-01-22). "Brillstein-Grey prez exits". Variety.
  6. D'Alessandro, Anthony (25 October 2022). "How James Gunn & Peter Safran Landed Top Spots At DC Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  7. Couch, Aaron; Kit, Borys (October 25, 2022). "DC Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran to Lead Film, TV and Animation Division (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
  8. Joe Otterson (October 25, 2022). "James Gunn, Peter Safran to Lead DC Studios for Warner Bros. Discovery". Variety. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  9. McMillan, Graeme (2022-11-01). "DC Has a Chance to Save Superman. Here's What It Needs to Do". Wired. Retrieved 2022-11-01.

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