# ‘Supergirl’ Producer Says David Ellison Has Met With James Gunn, Peter Safran: “He’s Pretty Open to What We’re Doing”

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-23 20:10 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 4.63

## Executive Summary
A 'Supergirl' producer reports that David Ellison is supportive of James Gunn and Peter Safran's current plans for the DC Universe.

## Intelligence Brief
David Ellison of Paramount has met with DC Studios leads James Gunn and Peter Safran. According to a producer on 'Supergirl', Ellison is "pretty open" to the direction the DC Universe is taking.


Coverage from The Hollywood Reporter, ComicBookMovie.com, and World of Reel emphasizes these meetings occurring amid a merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. IMDb and Comic Book Resources describe the development as a reassuring status update during a period of merger uncertainty.


Future developments depend on the outcome of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and its impact on DC Studios' ongoing projects.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who did David Ellison meet with?
Ellison met with James Gunn and Peter Safran.

### What is the context of these meetings?
The meetings took place amid a merger between Paramount and Warner Bros.

### How did the 'Supergirl' producer describe Ellison's reaction?
The producer stated that Ellison is "pretty open to what we’re doing."

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## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| IGN | 'He's Pretty Open to What We're Doing' — Supergirl Producer Addresses Fan Fears After Meeting with David Ellison as Paramount and Warner Bros Merger Looms | 2026-06-23 17:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0AFBVV95cUxNazMyb2xsclBZaWVoclp3SmV1enBJT3REX0hJcldZa2JrZm5GbXROZmc2aGh5cXQ5bldMQXZtY2xhTHg2em5PMlZpcGhkRzk4UFZYSDFEdU93THdWX3EzcHJUWFZHaENSRURRclBwWWYxNVFPNHFYNUM5ekw4bjluNW9JOS1FQjlZbDZjSzFOajA1RWYtY09zUUljdlFZX2xFNDA3WVBSQUhzTTc1UkhBdnFBVGxpUzdmU1JtS1g0R3pfUEtHM0FXUGo2UjBXZDR4?oc=5) |
| Comic Book Resources | James Gunn's DC Universe Gets Reassuring Update Amid Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger | 2026-06-23 17:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxQNktDTHZxUElOdmhYVlRuQzliLS1fZnh1VnkxbjVjRE5lZXREckozRW5BenJFVTZ3NUpnc2pKVTRjYS01ZUpsRlhYUzczaUxKQzFGVTE3NTduZmRkNjZZRmtsdlNoWDhNUXhNNVhtMW52TTB3d0hLd1JibndSeUZIS3I1RGoxS1hhRTMzSVlBVXQ?oc=5) |
| IMDb | James Gunn’s DC Universe Gets Major Status Update Amid WB Merger Uncertainty | 2026-06-23 17:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE1ydTBFazJLYkoyYnVjYWFhZ19ROWg5WlhhNGp4VTdiRlVEdHBubnR5a3hsWlRzSUZNNnE3YU1pNUkwMFQzc3lLMmR6X1ZqM0hsS01HWEdmNU9wYlpMVFVnOEZGd2swWVk?oc=5) |
| ComicBookMovie.com | Supergirl Producer Says Paramount's David Ellison Is "Pretty Open To What We’re Doing" At DC Studios | 2026-06-23 17:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2AFBVV95cUxONDJLdzJ0bmI1eXlQUTJ5bnhtY3FzOEItVEpfZ3VNd2NJaUlXZXR5elYwelJyMlc1bGpTNDA0Z3lqT2RkbXRrdGtIUm1XaDZuVHBCMTdrRnBISkIzUFBOSVNQWHlhZTJoTTc0YlYwQ0V1dC1BZzNDM2k2NDA3VGpCUFVNOGdpcThUVG1tYzEzdHJvSUcwdVc2YndscjB1d1NKeHppMzY5MDlRTXhxUDI3QmhpLUVWSk05MHR0NElrR0VNRmltUTRtT0ZJbjJnVHpEZ3l0MWpBd2s?oc=5) |
| World of Reel | David Ellison Is “Pretty Open” to James Gunn’s DCU Plans | 2026-06-23 17:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxQTThIOU5uZjY2R052UWptQ1RNSzBFVndUSHZ4X2dSQUp1NHV4UDRvR0lhd05kV1NBWk4wVU83RmtHbGkyOS1mVi0yU1lsLUJNdThLQlM5MzBsVno4YUVoR05pNmxVRzZ5bUJZSUtZTTQzU0U4bTNwSTBFeXhUR0xnWENtRi0yTFpVa212dWpMQzFNT244QzBZZGpoZ1g?oc=5) |
| Bleeding Cool News | DC Studios: James Gunn & Peter Safran Met with Paramount's Ellison | 2026-06-23 17:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxORGkxVTRoZGN4VmZUNmFBamNiQTREbUlNZG5ZX04wSWhka0hnUnR6dS1wTW9CMTg3QVJvcW1ybll5WjhDSWxsYkVza0hMaWpvSkl2eHZRMk5QMDNObVc3UnFoTVE4NVBVWk1IdWxDTGQ1U3FZRHpweXZZX001TXZKSVhDb05fSzJvWUU2VWxETEdwb0FpTFE?oc=5) |
| The Hollywood Reporter | ‘Supergirl’ Producer Says David Ellison Has Met With James Gunn, Peter Safran: “He’s Pretty Open to What We’re Doing” | 2026-06-23 17:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxQZTJtaWp0M3pUZkZGMFZRUzZvZERKSndJX1I3NUxpelZmYXNmeG1aMXZ1WHg1am5RX3BJdVhMQ09nRktzS1ZZd3h4Z2FhbEl1X1hLb0ZNQnozWjJqclBJS0hMQnBBMXhRWl91eXRCRmdtQ2paTmI2bFZRMm4zSzVfaXVrSGhkUUdRSmk5eVFYUHJBUkhRNnZWcVVhemFNRGFBVVNaUEVyVnlBU0tGNFhCUGhud3ZOTVdabUp0Q295RVo?oc=5) |

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