Published 18:30 IST, July 7th 2020
Did Gal Gadot refuse to shoot a compromising film scene in Joss Whedon's 'Justice League'?
After Ray Fisher’s tweet, Grace Randolph has accused director Joss Whedon’s creative choices of being sexualised. She claims Gal Gadot refused to film a scene.
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After Ray Fisher’s tweet, w American comic-book writer Grace Randolph has accused director Joss Whedon’s creative choices, saying y're 'sexualised'. In a tweet shared by her, she claims that Gal Gadot refused to be a part of one such scene as she felt uncomfortable. She wrote she is unsure if specifics of Ray Fisher accusing Joss Whedon will ever be proven. However, Grace wanted to report an incident that happened while shooting movie.
Grace Randolph’s Tweet:
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Sharing a DC movie still, Grace claimed that Gal Gadot aka Wonder Woman didn’t want to film scene. Hence, Joss Whedon had to go ahead using a stunt double. Whedon was brought in as a replacement for filmmaker Zack Synder who had to depart because of a family trdy. Marvel’s Avengers: of Ultron director Whedon re-shooted several portions of film.
As soon as Tweet surfaced, Jason Laboy who is reported to have worked with Ray Fisher said, “Don’t forget to add that he locked her in a room and threatened her career if she didn’t do scene. That is very important and should t be omitted”. While or fans were seen asking if “Ezra Miller (who plays Flash) was okay with filming scene”. Have a look at it here:
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Previously Ray Fisher called out Joss Whedon’s on-set behaviour to be “gross, abusive, unprofessional and completely unacceptable”. He added that Joss should be held accountable for his mistreatment towards cast and crew while filming Justice League saying “Accountability>Entertainment”. Have a look at Ray Fisher’s Tweet here:
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Gal Gadot hasn’t made an official statement about scene so far. Whedon has reportedly offered ‘ comment’ on controversy too. Producer Jon Berg has reportedly said that Fisher’s complaints arose when he was made to recite a catchphrase that he didn’t agree with. Zack Synder’s cut of Justice League will be released in 2021, on HBO Max. decision was apparently made after receiving massive requests from fans.
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(Promo Im Source: Gal Gadot Instagram & Joss Whedon Twitter)
18:30 IST, July 7th 2020