Ray Fisher, who played Cyborg in Justice League, has voiced his support for Kai Cole and Charisma Carpenter, two women who have previously spoken out about Joss Whedon. On Justice League, Fisher worked with Whedon after the film's original director, Zack Snyder, exited the project early. Whedon was then brought in for reshoots that changed the movie significantly, leading to the famed Snyder Cut. Due to the announcement that Snyder's version of Justice League will release on HBO Max next year, the film's stars have been in the spotlight lately. The is especially the case for Fisher, an early advocate of the Snyder Cut.
Earlier this week, though, Fisher took it a step beyond supporting Snyder and turned his attention to Whedon. Tweeting a video of himself speaking positively about Whedon at San Diego Comic-Con, Fisher said he would "like to take a moment to forcefully retract every bit of this statement." Only a couple of days later, the actor spoke more specifically about his feelings toward Whedon, accusing him of "gross, abusive, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable" behavior on the set of Justice League. As of now, Whedon hasn't commented on Fisher's claims.
Today, Fisher tweeted about Whedon again, though less directly. He voiced support for Cole and Carpenter, both of whom have spoken out against Whedon in the past. Cole is a film producer and the director's ex-wife who, in 2017, wrote an open letter about her relationship with Whedon, claiming in part that his behavior in private didn't match his outwardly feminist persona in the entertainment industry. Carpenter, meanwhile, played Cordelia Chase on Whedon's series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff Angel. However, Carpenter's storyline changed during season 4 of Angel after she revealed her pregnancy to production. She was eventually written out of the series, with Carpenter suggesting in the past her pregnancy played a role. Check out Fisher's message of support for both women below:
From this new tweet about Whedon, it's clear Fisher stands by his comments from earlier this week. What's more, it shows he believes Whedon's abusive behavior extended off the set of Justice League. Fisher's statement comes as Hollywood continues to examine its problematic treatment of women as a result of the Me Too movement. "I believe..." has become a well-known start for those supporting women sharing personal stories of assault, harassment, and encountered misogyny.
Fisher's tweets, especially his claim about Whedon's behavior, have garnered a lot of attention. This is partly due to Justice League being a high-profile movie, with many still interested in its tumultuous production history. Whedon is also a well-known and powerful figure in the entertainment industry, making Fisher's statement potentially risky. However, his statement of support for Cole and Carpenter shows he stands by his accusation and believes those who have spoken out about Whedon in the past.
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