Although Warner Bros. Pictures has completed its investigation into Justice League co-star Ray Fisher’s allegations of labor abuse against director Joss Whedon, the problem is far from being solved.
On Wednesday, Fisher posted an extensive tweet confirming that WB dismissed him from the next film, The Flash—A film in which he would continue his interpretation of Victor Stone, also known as Cyborg. According to Fisher, his role was expected to be “much greater than a cameo”, despite the misunderstandings.
“I totally disagree with their decision, but it’s not surprising,” tweeted Fisher.
Fisher further confirmed 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] purposeful attempt to undermine the Justice League investigation to protect his friend and former co-president, Geoff Johns ”and“[Hamada’s] attempt to protect themselves, contributing to the public spread of lies and misinformation about me and the Justice League research into Warner Bros. September 4 statement. Pictures to The Wrap. “
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Earlier this month, WarnerMedia said it did not remove Fisher from office, citing Fisher’s public announcement that he refused to work with Hamada. Fisher denied that he gave up The Flash film, however.
“The investigation was conducted by an outside law firm and led by a former federal judge,” said a WB representative in a statement to The Wrap, after reports that the producer would not reshape Fisher’s role after his departure. “More than 80 people were interviewed. We have complete confidence in its effectiveness and integrity, and corrective measures have been taken. The investigation has been completed and it is time to move on. “
In Wednesday’s tweet, Fisher doubled in his claims that Hamada was trying to protect and “cover up” Johns when Fisher brought him the job abuse issues to escalate, including when Fisher caught Hamada’s attention that Johns was ” a major contributor to the problems experienced, including blatant racism. ”
As term notes, the investigation concluded with an unspecified “corrective action”. Variety reports that Johns (who no longer holds an executive role at DC since 2018) continues to have a relationship with WB as the studio confirmed, producing titles like Stargirl, Bat Woman, Doom Patrol, Superman and Lois and Titans, among other projects.
“No one, in any profession, should have to argue with their employer so that their allegations of abuse, racism and discrimination are brought to the appropriate chain of command,” added Fisher, concluding that Hamada is “unsuitable for a leadership position” and that he is willing to take a polygraph test to support his claims. “And nobody, in any leadership position, should try to dissuade those who wish to report such allegations.” Fisher concluded that he was “happily” willing to give up his role as Cyborg for the greater good of helping to bring “awareness and responsibility to Walter Hamada’s actions”.
The root got in touch with Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Entertainment to comment on Fisher’s statement on Wednesday on Twitter.