Although Warner Bros. Pictures their research on Justice League co-star Ray Fisher’s Work Abuse Claims to director Joss Whedonthe problem is far from solved.
On Wednesday, Fisher posted an extensive tweet confirming that WB has fired him from the upcoming movie, The flash– a film in which he would continue his portrayal of Victor Stone, also known as Cyborg. According to Fisher, his role was expected to be “ much bigger than a cameo, ” despite misconceptions.
“I don’t agree with their decision at all, but it’s not surprising,” Fisher tweeted.
Fisher further affirmed that he could not “in good conscience” continue to participate in WB productions involving DC Films president Walter Hamada for two different reasons: “[Hamada’s] deliberate attempt at the Justice League investigation to protect his friend and former co-president, Geoff Johns “and”[Hamada’s] trying to protect themselves by contributing to the public dissemination of lies and misinformation about myself and the Justice League research in Warner Bros. Pictures’ September 4 statement to The Wrap. “
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Earlier this month, WarnerMedia claimed they did not push Fisher out of the role, citing Fisher’s public announcement that he refused to partner with Hamada. Fisher denied quitting The flash movie, however.
“The investigation was conducted by an outside law firm and led by a former federal judge,” said a representative of the WB in a statement to The Wrap, after reports that the production company would not rearrange Fisher’s role after his departure. “More than 80 people were interviewed. We are confident of its thoroughness and integrity and corrective action has been taken. The investigation is complete and it is time to move on. “
In the Wednesday tweet, Fisher redoubled his claims that Hamada was trying to protect and “ cover ” Johns when Fisher presented the job abuse issues to him for escalation, including when Fisher brought to Hamada’s attention that Johns was “ a major contributor to the encountered problems, including blatant racism. “
As Deadline notes, the investigation has been completed with an unspecified ‘corrective action’. Variety reports that Johns (who hasn’t had a leadership role at DC since 2018) continues to have a relationship with WB as the studio confirmed, with titles like Stargirl, Batwoman, Doom Patrol, Superman and Lois and Titans, among other projects.
“No one, in any profession, should argue with their employer to include their allegations of abuse, racism and discrimination in the proper chain of command,” Fisher added, concluding that Hamada is “unfit for a leadership position” . and that he is willing to take a polygraph test to support his claims. “And no one, in any leading position, should try to dissuade those willing to report such claims from doing so.” Fisher concluded that he was “gladly” willing to give up his role as Cyborg for the greater good, which is to help “raise awareness of and account for the actions of Walter Hamada.”
The carrot contacted Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Entertainment for comment regarding Fisher’s statement on Twitter on Wednesday.