Ray Fisher Responds To Joss Whedon’s Denial Of ‘Justice League’ Allegations
19.01.2022 - 04:18
/ etcanada.com
Ray Fisher is addressing Joss Whedon’s recent claims in the newest update to the “Justice League” feud.
The star responded to Whedon’s denial of misconduct on the set of the film from both Gal Gadot and himself in a series of tweets.
He first acknowledged the reports on Jan. 17, but decided to focus on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy for the day.
“Rather than address all of the lies and buffoonery today — I will be celebrating the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tomorrow the work continues,” he explained.
On Tuesday, he responded individually to each of the director’s claims.
“Before I get started today, I want to thank you all for lifting and supporting EVERYONE that has been negatively affected by Joss Whedon,” he began. “I was not the first to speak out about him, but I hope to be one of the last that has to.”
Fisher directed his criticism first at the defences Whedon used regarding Gadot’s claims of career threats.
“His response to the allegations is: “They all misunderstood and/or are out to get me—also my mom is sexy” ???” the actor commented.
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In his interview with New York Magazine, Whedon suggested one particular incident might be the cause for Gadot’s misconception. Whedon recalled an argument the two had over cutting a scene, where he told her she would have to tie him to a railroad track and do it over his dead body.
“English is not her first language, and I tend to be annoyingly flowery in my speech,” he explained. “Then I was told that I had said something about ‘her’ dead body and tying her to the railroad track.”
When contacted for a response, Gadot said she “understood