In the aftermath of Warner Bros. Pictures’ merger with Discovery, the film studio has dealt with some major shakeups, particularly on the DC Films side of things. Wonder TwinsAfter three months’ development, the project was abandoned. BatgirlThe film was already shot, so DC movies will be released theatrically and not as an exclusive for HBO Max subscribers. Walter Hamada has been removed as President of DC Films. Justice League actor Ray Fisher has responded to the executive’s departure.
Anyone who was there to witness the turmoil behind-the scenes Justice LeagueAfter Zack Snyder quit the production, Joss Whedon took control for extensive reshoots. It was clear that Ray Fisher doesn’t like Walter Hamada. Looking over the timeline of Fisher’s connection to the Justice League controversy, you’ll see the Cyborg actor has accused the executive of interfering in the investigation into the claims leveled against Whedon’s “abusive” “unprofessional”Call him by his behavior “the most dangerous kind of enabler.” So here’s what Fisher had to say on TwitterFollowing Hamada’s departure, Warner Bros.
Walter Hamada tried to protect his toxic and discriminatory colleagues.He failed.He tried to bury me (and the Justice League investigation) with lies in the trades.He failed.He is a product of old Hollywood cronyism.May we never experience his like again.Onward!A>EOctober 21, 2022
o for Ray Fisher, Walter Hamada’s departure from Warner Bros. is nothing but good news. Fisher also accused Hamada throwing Justice LeagueJon Berg and Geoff Johns are producers “under the bus”During the course the aforementioned investigations. It’s additionally worth mentioning that Fisher had been set to reprise Cyborg in The FlashHe was cast in a major role and not just a cameo, but he was eventually removed from the DC movie. WB did not give any reasons for his removal. The Flashappearance, Fisher said in late 2020 that Fisher would not be working on any production involving Hamada.
Now that Walter Hamada is no longer working at Warner Bros. Pictures, it’ll be interesting to see if Ray Fisher is now willing to jump back into action as Cyborg in the DC Extended Universe, or if he’s ok with leaving that chapter of his professional career behind him. After making a guest appearance in Batman v Superman – Dawn of JusticeFisher was Cyborg, a.k.a. Fisher’s full debut. Victor Stone, in Justice League’s theatrical cut. However, Zack Snyder’s Justice LeagueBetter showcased the DC Comics superhero as The “heart”Fisher and Snyder also reunited to film the Knightmare sequence that was attached at the end the four-hour cut.
Regarding why Walter Hamada left WB, he was reportedly wasn’t consulted about the decision to scrap Batgirl’s release and had threatened to quit his position. Hamada however, allegedly agreed to stay until Black AdamIn theaters. While Dwayne Johnson’s DC movie opened last night to the tune of $7.6 million, evidently Hamada decided to leave a few days ahead of its wide release. In addition to his work at DC Films, Hamada’s time at WB also saw him executive producing horror movies like The Conjuring, The lights are out IT.
There’s no word yet on who will take over as President of DC Films, but keep your eyes locked on CinemaBlend for that update and other DC-related developments. Also, make sure to check out our guide to watching the DC movies in their order.