The prolific producer exits negotiations on possible role to take charge of all things DC superhero; position would report directly to company CEO David Zaslav, effectively relieving current DC Films president Walter Hamada of his duties.
One snag in the deal may have been Lin’s strong desire for Warner Bros. Discovery to acquire and support his production company Rideback, a nonprofit that aids BIPOC and budding entrepreneurs. While Lin was a fantastic candidate for the role, with top notch experience in film, TV, and franchises, many other producers and executives are currently being considered. Potential candidates include Emma Watts (Alita: Battle Angel, I, Robot), Amy Pascal (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Little Women), Matt Tolmach (Morbius, Venom), Sean Bailey (The Core, TRON: Legacy), and Greg Berlanti (The Flash, Arrow).
In the meantime, before the true royal is crowned, Warner Bros. studio chiefs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy continue to steward all current DC projects.
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