Warner Bros. Justice League Inquiry into Whedon Allegations


Ray Fisher as Cyborg in the theatrical release of Justice League.

Ray Fisher as Cyborg in the theatrical release of Justice League.
Image: Warner Bros.

Last month – in the nas of announced plans a new version of release Justice League re-created by original director Zack SnyderCyborg actor Ray Fisher took to social media to announce Joss Whedon’s treatment of the film. Among other things, he accused the director of encouraging a hostile work environment. Now Warner Bros. is looking. apparently long overdue.

The news comes again from Fisher, who tweeted that WarnerMedia – the big parent company in equilibrium TimeWarner megacorp– will launch “an independent third party investigation” into the allegations based on “5 weeks of interviews with various cast / crew.”

“I believe this investigation will show that Geoff Johns, Joss Whedon, Jon Berg (and others) grossly abused their power during the uncertainty of AT & T’s merger with Time Warner,” Fisher continued. “Thank you to Warner Media and ATT for taking steps to ensure a safer workplace for all!”

While stories of Justice LeagueThe restless recovery process – fueled by Snyder’s tragic shutdown due to production a family decline—As usual since the movie’s release, Fisher’s accusations have been far more serious than anything else in the the difficult path of the film to the silver screen. “Joss Wheadon’s deliberate treatment of the cast and crew of Justice League was rude, abusive, unprofessional and completely unacceptable,” he said. previously wrote. “He was involved in several ways by Geoff Johns and Jon Berg.” in addition Fisher wrote, “During the LA reshoots for Justice League, Geoff Johns called me to his office to reduce my (and my agencies’) attempts and take grievances to pick up the right chain of command. He then made a thin paint threat to my career. This behavior can not continue. ”

So far, only Jon Berg has spoken of the people mentioned in Fisher’s accusations, telling Variation in the wake of the first social media statements about Fisher that the only dissatisfaction he could remember with Fisher on-set was the actor’s recollection of Cyborg’s “Booyah!” to use. catchphrase fan Teen Titans. io9 has reached out to representatives of Fisher and Warner Bros. for comment on the announcement of the investigation. We will update this post when and when we hear back.

You may remember that Fisher participated in the fan-organized event that happened during, but was not affiliated with, San Diego Comic-Con. That was the one where Zack Snyder posted a video of his new cut of the movie. However, Fisher will not be attending Warner Bros. official DC Fandome barren this coming weekend. He is one of the few Justice League names who did not participate and did not promote the event on social media other than sharing Zack Snyder’s countdowns with them Justice League panel.


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