Charisma Carpenter Pens Open Letter Offering Advice on How to Help Victims of Abuse After Joss Whedon Claims

Before Joss Whedon become public enemy #1 for comic book movie fans after 2017’s “Justice League,” he was a television wunderkind. “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” remains the popular fantasy TV show of all time.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterSPOILER WARNING: This story discusses major plot points in both 2017’s “Justice League” and 2021’s “Zack Snyder’s Justice League.”For years, Zack Snyder fans have been left to wonder what exactly had changed from his original vision for “Justice League” to what debuted in theaters in 2017.

New York Times.The director, whose version of the film comes out on HBO Max this Friday, said he didn’t know about the chaos that unfolded on set when Whedon was brought on to finish the DC crossover film and what transpired with Fisher.

Last year, Ray Fisher got the ball rolling on what has slowly turned into the downfall of filmmaker Joss Whedon. Though Fisher didn’t start with any specific claims about the “abuse” he suffered on the set of “Justice League” during the reshoots back in 2017, the actor opened the door for others to come forward and share their stories about how Whedon provided a toxic workplace for actors.

Joss Whedon is facing additional accusations about his behavior on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel sets.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer” was set at a California high school beset by vampires, demons and toxic mean girls, but it turns out its real-life big bad was the show’s creator, Joss Whedon.Then in his early 30s, Whedon — who built “Buffy” into one of the most beloved and influential shows of the past 25 years and went on to write and direct 2012’s “The Avengers,” which launched the biggest movie franchise of all time — was heralded for his witty dialogue and wrenching plot twists.

The years-long campaign to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut is coming to an end in a month. In March, thanks to HBO Max, Zack Snyder is expected to debut his 4-hour director’s cut of “Justice League,” after years of behind-the-scenes drama dating back to 2017, after the filmmaker was rumored to have been fired from the set of the superhero film.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaDespite being listed as its director, Zack Snyder has never seen “Justice League,” or at least not the version of the superhero epic that opened in theaters in 2017 to bruising reviews and disappointing box office. Snyder — who was replaced by “Avengers” director Joss Whedon during the film’s torturous production — had a darker, longer, less jokey-jokey vision for the movie.

Sorry, Buffy fans. Sarah Michelle Gellar‘s vampire slaying days are long behind her.

After allegations against Buffy the Vampire Slayer maker Joss Whedon, the show’s lead Sarah Michelle Gellar recently stated that she is officially done with the show. In a new interview on Mario Lopez‘s podcast, the 43-year-old actress said that she has no plans on ever returning for a possible reboot.

Could there be a Buffy the Vampire Slayer without Sarah Michelle Gellar? Although she wasn’t the first to play the part (credit goes to Kristy Swanson), Gellar, 43, is synonymous with the character, having played Buffy Summers over seven series of the TV show.

The public reckoning of Joss Whedon continues — in a pretty unusual way, if you ask us.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon has shared his thoughts on co-star Charisma Carpenter’s recent allegations involving the show’s creator Joss Whedon.The Cordelia Chase actress alleged that Whedon created “hostile and toxic work environments” and claimed that he was responsible for “ongoing, passive-aggressive threats” against her.A number of Buffy stars have since spoken out in support of Carpenter, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, who said she “doesn’t want to be forever

Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Charisma Carpenter has apologised to co-star Eliza Dushku for “not lending her voice” during her sexual misconduct case.Carpenter has been met with support from castmates since accusing Joss Whedon of toxic behaviour on set, including Dushku who played Faith in the series and had previously spoken out about workplace misconduct herself on the set of Bull.Commenting on Dushku’s public post on Instagram, Carpenter wrote: “I owe you an apology.

David Boreanaz has spoken out on the misconduct allegations against Joss Whedon, joining a growing group of former Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel castmembers to support their former co-star Charisma Carpenter. Danny Strong, Adam Busch and Tom Lenk — the "Trio" of villains from season six of Buffy — also lent their support online for Carpenter, as did her former Angel co-star Amy Acker.

As more and more allegations of misconduct from Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum and controversy surround Joss Whedon, the Justice League director and some of Warner Bros.’ top brass are once again in Ray Fisher’s social media spotlight.

David Boreanaz is showing support for his former co-star, Charisma Carpenter, after she came forward with allegations of abuse and harassment against and creator, Joss Whedon. ET has reached out to Whedon's rep for comment. Just days after Carpenter released a statement on Twitter and Instagram alleging that Whedon «abused his power on numerous occasions while working together on the sets of and ,»  Boreanaz praised her for speaking her truth.«I am here for you to listen and support you.

David Boreanaz responded to his "Angel" co-star’s allegations against series creator Joss Whedon.  Last week, Charisma Carpenter, who played Cordelia Chase on three seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" before she was cast in the spinoff series "Angel" with Boreanaz in 1999, released a lengthy statement accusing Whedon of professional mistreatment and essentially firing her from the show when she got pregnant with her first child.

fans urge the cast to step up amid accusations that director Joss Whedon was abusive, particularly toward women, on the set. Boreanaz, 51, shared a statement via social media on Sunday.

David Boreanaz, who starred alongside Charisma Carpenter on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff, Angel, broke his silence regarding her allegations against creator Joss Whedon on Sunday, February 14.