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Joss Whedon threatened apparently with the ruin of the career of Gal Gadot while filming additional scenes from Justice League (2017) if the interpreter Wonder Woman did not cooperate.
It was revealed by a witness of the situation during the filming in a report by The Hollywood Reporter focused on Ray Fisher’s accusations (Cyborg) on the toxic and unprofessional behaviors of Whedon and manufacturers.
The text mentions that the Israeli actress was dissatisfied with the direction her character took Whedon, who took the helm after Zack Snyder left the director’s chair.
“Joss boasted he was tired of Gal. He told him that he is the screenwriter and that he has to shut up and say his lines and that, if he wants, he can leave him like an idiot on the tape, “said a witness.
More, Whedon, successful in superhero cinema for Avengers (2012), they also criticized the director on the set Patty Jenkins, which took over two films of Wonder Woman.
According to the report, Gadot shared the problem at the highest levels of Warner.
Once an idol of pop culture, Whedon fell out of contention after numerous allegations of authoritarian and toxic attitudes in their projects, as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” (1997-2001).
Actress Charisma Carpenter was the first in the series to speak out against the director, and her statement was repeated by various cast members.
Whedon is the creator of the new HBO fantasy series, “Nevers”. However, following the allegations, the chain hid its name on promotional posters and trailers.
After being separated from the project, the reins of production for Victorian superheroes were taken over by Philippa Goslett.