Although Warner Bros. Pictures has concluded its research Justice League the co-protagonists of Ray Fisher’s labor abuse claims against director Joss Whedon, the problem is far from being solved.
On Wednesday, Fisher posted an extensive tweet confirming that WB has fired him from the upcoming film, The flash—A film in which he was scheduled to continue his portrayal of Victor Stone, also known as Cyborg. For Fisher, his role was expected to be “much bigger than a cameo,” despite misconceptions.
“I don’t agree with his decision, but it’s not surprising,” Fisher tweeted.
Fisher further confirmed that he could not “with good conscience” continue to participate in WB productions involving DC Films President Walter Hamada for two different reasons: “[Hamada’s] intentional attempt to undermine the Justice League investigation to protect his friend and former co-chair, Geoff Johns “i”[Hamada’s] trying to protect myself by contributing to the public dissemination of lies and misinformation about me and the Justice League research a Warner Bros. Statement Pictures on September 4 at The Wrap“.
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Earlier this month, WarnerMedia stated that they did not remove Fisher from the role, citing Fisher’s public announcement that he refused to work with Hamada. Fisher denied leaving him The flash movie, though.
“The investigation was led by an external law firm and led by a former federal judge,” a WB representative said. in a statement to The Wrap, after reports that the producer would not turn down Fisher’s role after his departure. “More than 80 people were interviewed. We have full confidence in its completeness and integrity and corrective action has been taken. The investigation has concluded, and it is time to continue. “
In Wednesday’s tweet, Fisher doubled his claims that Hamada was trying to protect and “cover up” Johns when Fisher presented him with labor abuse issues for a climb, even when Fisher caught the Hamada said Johns was “one of the main contributors to the problems experienced, including blatant racism.”
As the term indicates, concluded the investigation with an unspecified “repair action”. Variety reports that Johns (who no longer plays an executive role at DC, since 2018) continues to maintain a relationship with WB as confirmed by the study, producing titles such as Stargirl, Batwoman, Doom patrol, Superman and Lois i Titans, among other projects.
“No one, in any profession, should have to argue with their employer for their allegations of abuse, racism and discrimination to be brought to the proper chain of command,” Fisher added, concluding that Hamada is “inappropriate for a leadership position ”and that he is willing to take a polygraph test to support his claims. “And no one, in any leadership position, should try to dissuade those who want to denounce these claims from doing so.” Fisher concluded that he was “willing” to give up his role as Cyborg for the greater good of helping to “raise awareness and account for Walter Hamada’s actions.”
The root has contacted Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Entertainment for comments on Wednesday’s Fisher statement on Twitter.