BATMAN v SUPERMAN Fallout Continues As Producer Charles Roven Is Dropped From Various Upcoming DC Films
He's been heavily involved with DC adaptations since Batman Begins, but Charles Roven will no longer oversee day to day production on a number of releases on Warner Bros.' DC Films slate...
Regardless of whether you loved or loathed Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Warner Bros. were not pleased with either the critical or commercial response to the movie. That's why the behind the scenes shake up are continuing, with Charles Roven - who has served as a producer on every DC Comics adaptation since Batman Begins - removed from certain releases on the DC Films slate.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Roven looks set to move to a different role in future, likely serving as an executive producer who is not involved with day to day production rather than having a hands on role in how these movies are made. As he's already working on the likes of Justice League, Suicide Squad, and Wonder Woman, chances are he'll remain part of those, but Roven has already been taken off Aquaman and The Flash, so don't be surprised to see his role lessen even further.
Official word from the studio is that they're looking to ramp up the number of DC productions they have have in the works, and that it's impossible for Roven to oversee them all, especially when they're shooting in different parts of the world, often at the same time. However, seeing as he was part of the braintrust developing Batman v Superman, it's easy to see why he may have had his role lessened.
That's possibly evident from the fact that despite him remaining on the set of Justice League in London, Warner Bros. has already sent new DC Films head Jon Berg over in order to oversee production...