Ray Fisher Written Out of ‘The Flash’ Movie

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Ray Fisher Written Out of ‘The Flash’ Movie as Actor Continues to Criticize DC Films President
Zack Sharf
Wed, January 6, 2021, 1:35 PM EST·2 min read

Ray Fisher will not be appearing in the upcoming “Flash” movie, as his character Cyborg has been written out of the film’s screenplay, The Wrap reports. The Warner Bros. comic book tentpole is being directed by “It” filmmaker Andy Muschietti and is set to star Ezra Miller in the title role opposite two iterations of Batman played by Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton. Fisher was previously set to appear. The actor’s role of Cyborg will not be recast. IndieWire has reached out to Warner Bros. for further comment.

News of Cyborg being dropped from “The Flash” screenplay comes just a week after Fisher vowed never to work under DC Films president Walter Hamada. Fisher posted on Twitter: “Walter Hamada is the most dangerous kind of enabler. His lies, and WB PR’s failed Sept 4th hit-piece, sought to undermine the very real issues of the ‘Justice League’ investigation. I will not participate in any production associated with him.”

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Warner Bros. announced January 5 it was extending Hamada’s contract as DC Films president through 2023. Toby Emmerich, chairman of Warner Bros Pictures Group, said in a statement that Hamada is “not only passionate about story and the DC canon, [but] he’s also a thoughtful and incredibly talented executive who is fully committed to investing the time and care necessary for moviemaking on this scale.”

“With Walter overseeing our DC movies for theatrical exhibition and on HBO Max, we are excited for him and his team to bring more of these stories to life, working with new and established talent to broaden the reach and diversity of the DC cinematic universe,” Emmerich’s statement concluded.

Reacting to Hamada’s new contract, Fisher wrote on social media: “It’s weird how these reactionary announcements from [Warner Bros.] always forget to mention that Walter Hamada was working directly with Geoff Johns and Toby Emmerich (on ‘Shazam’) DURING ‘Justice League’ reshoots…”


Fisher’s future as Cyborg has been in question since last July, when the actor came forward to accuse “Justice League” reshoots director Joss Whedon of unprofessional behavior on set. Fisher maintained producers Geoff Johns and Jon Berg enabled Whedon’s behavior. Fisher’s claims led Warner Bros.’ parent company WarnerMedia to launch an investigation into the matter at the end of August. WarnerMedia concluded the investigation in December and announced that “remedial action” would be taking place, although no further details were provided.

 

[Silver Surfer]

He's a small fish....

 

[Real]

Now just write out ezra miller

 

[Carl Tethers]

Maybe they can stop trying to make Cyborg a thing now in the movies

 

[MajesticLion]

Now just write out ezra miller

 

[phillycavsfan]

Maybe they can stop trying to make Cyborg a thing now in the movies

Yup, I like the character just fine on Doom Patrol.

 

[prophecypro]

Hes been on the warpath with everyone at WB except Zack so its gonna be interesting to see what he does next

 

[humminbird]

this brings my enthusiasm for this movie to 0 from 0

 

[Tryna Makit]

Breh been runnin his mouth, barking at the Moon for way too long

They had to do something I Hope he lands on his feet.

He Gave a fukk when it wasn't his turn to give a fukk i guess

 

[Chris Cool]

 

[hostsamurai]

Actors are not owed roles they are lent roles.

This breh is way too emotional.

Lots of actors have horrible treatment on movie sets. shyt, Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron hated each other on Mad Max. Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic hated each other and they made the last couple seasons of Castle work. Bad treatment is regrettable but not uncommon.

He doesn't want a career in Hollywood? Okay. He's still got Broadway. Another black actor will get whatever roles he may have been offered.

 

[steadyrighteous]

What is his actual complaint? Did something really happen to him or does he feel like he and his character didn't get his due? I honestly don't know, and I ask because I've heard a piece of advice before, and I recently heard it again and I feel like it might apply to this situation.

"There's 2 kinds of people in this business: people who sue, and people who work. Which one do you want to be?" That could probably apply to a number of industries.

If his problem is something he could have brushed off it might be better to move past it to bigger and better things instead of tripping off something he can brush off, and end up getting labelled as "difficult".

 

[mson]

I need more details to make any type of comment.

 

[daemonova]

Actors are not owed roles they are lent roles.

This breh is way too emotional.

Lots of actors have horrible treatment on movie sets. shyt, Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron hated each other on Mad Max. Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic hated each other and they made the last couple seasons of Castle work. Bad treatment is regrettable but not uncommon.

He doesn't want a career in Hollywood? Okay. He's still got Broadway. Another black actor will get whatever roles he may have been offered.

Meanwhile joss whedon doing Nevers for hbo

 

[Luke Cage]

What is his actual complaint? Did something really happen to him or does he feel like he and his character didn't get his due? I honestly don't know, and I ask because I've heard a piece of advice before, and I recently heard it again and I feel like it might apply to this situation.

"There's 2 kinds of people in this business: people who sue, and people who work. Which one do you want to be?" That could probably apply to a number of industries.

If his problem is something he could have brushed off it might be better to move past it to bigger and better things instead of tripping off something he can brush off, and end up getting labelled as "difficult".

it seemed like his main complaint is that joss wehdon was very unprofessional on set. seem like alot of noise to be making for no reason when you consider the fact that joss whedon's project came and went and he wasn't going to have to deal with him anymore regardless.
like damn breh, Whedon is gone, his movie flopped let it go. all he was doing at this point was telling everyone in hollywood, Hey please aunt viv me!