Nathan Fillion Supports Embattled Director Joss Whedon: “I Would Work With Him In A Second”

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several toxic workplace and harassment allegations against him.On an episode of Michael Rosenbaum’s “Inside of You” podcast, Fillion noted that Whedon is a “funny, self-deprecating, incredibly talented” filmmaker who is “maybe a little haunted.”He also touched upon a January 2022 article from New York Magazine where Whedon addressed some of the accusations.“I read that article, and nowhere in there at any point in time did he mention ‘Firefly,’” Fillion told the “Smallville” alum. “I had an entirely … that was not my experience with that man,” he continued.“I mean, listen by his own admission, that guy’s a work-in-progress, and I appreciate that,” the “Waitress” actor went on.

Nathan Fillion has had many positive experiences with Joss Whedon.

Zack Sharf Nathan Fillion is sticking up for his frequent collaborator Joss Whedon, revealing on the “Inside of You” podcast that he would “would work with Joss again in a second.” Fillion had main roles in Whedon’s “Firefly,” “Much Ado About Nothing” and “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog,” plus appeared in several episodes of Whedon’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Whedon has been accused of misconduct and toxic workplace behavior by several actors, including “Buffy” star Charisma Carpenter and “Justice League” actor Ray Fisher.

Michael Rosenbaum’s “Inside of You” podcast, alluding to claims of misconduct on the set of Warner Bros.’ “Justice League,” for which Whedon directed reshoots. “I had an entirely – that was not my experience with that man.”Fillion went on to describe Whedon as “funny, self-deprecating, incredibly talented,” while noting he’s “maybe a little haunted,” adding, “I mean, listen by his own admission that guy’s a work in progress and I appreciate that.”The question of whether Fillion – who starred in the short-lived TV series “Firefly” from Whedon as well as the feature film follow-up “Serenity” (which Whedon directed) – would work with Whedon again came in reference to a “Firefly” reunion of sorts.“I would work with Joss again in a second.