Whatever the future holds for DC Extended Universe, Ray Fisher’s version of Cyborg is unlikely to appear.
The wrapper reports that despite Cyborg once you have a cameo ready for the next Andy Muschietti Flash starring film Ezra Miller, the paper has already been drafted and will not be recast. io9 confirmed this independently with a source close to the project.
The news comes later months of public disputes between Fisher and Warner Bros. allegations of misconduct on the set of Joss Whedon Justice League shoot again. On December 11, WarnerMedia released a statement saying that its investigation (which began in August 2020) into the facts had concluded and that “corrective action has been taken.” That culminated on December 30th with Fisher putting an ultimatum, or seemingly relinquishing his role as superhero, when he tweeted in part, “I will not participate in any production associated with” DC Films president Walter Hamada.
While Hamada was not working Justice League During the alleged initial incidents, Fisher has stated that he was an accomplice after the incident. At the time, Warner Bros. issued a statement saying in part, “The two had previously spoken when Hamada asked him to reprise his role as Cyborg in Warner Bros.” upcoming Flash movie, along with other members of the Justice League. In his July conversation, Mr. Fisher explained the disagreements he had had with the film’s creative team regarding his portrayal of Cyborg and complained that his script revisions were not adopted. suggested. Hamada explained that creative differences are a normal part of the production process and that, ultimately, the writer / director of a film should take care of these matters. In particular, Hamada also told Mr Fisher that he would raise his concerns with WarnerMedia so that they could conduct an investigation. “
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Just this week, Warner Bros. renewed Hamada’s contract to continue his role at DC Films. In response to the news that same day, Fisher tweeted, “It’s weird how these reactionary announcements come from [Warner Bros.] always forget to mention that Walter Hamada worked directly with Geoff Johns and Toby Emmerich (a Shazam) DURING Justice League shoot again … “
However, with Hamada directing DC Films for the foreseeable future and Fisher saying he would not work with DC under Hamada, the team behind it. The flash decided to take out the Cyborg cameo. The cameos of Batman actors Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton, as well as Bruce Wayne’s respective, remain and bids have been closed. This means that unless there are big moves on the side of Warner Bros., Fisher’s Cyborg will be seen for the last time in the next Snyder Cut de Justice League, which will play an expanded role for the character. It will be released later this year.
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