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- Actors from Charisma Carpenter to Ray Fisher have alleged Whedon behaved poorly on set. The allegations are mostly from his time on "Buffy" (1997-2003) and "Justice League" (2017). Whedon was also accused of threatening to harm Gal Gadot's career while directing "Justice League."
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Apr 10, 2021 · 'Justice League' writer Joss Whedon is facing a slew of allegations from A-list actors. Here's a timeline of the controversy.
- Jason Guerrasio
- Whedon's Ex-Wife Kai Cole Alleges Marital Infidelity
- Justice League's Ray Fisher Accuses Whedon of 'Unprofessional' Behavior
- Buffy's Stunt Team Claims Whedon Was Abusive On-Set
- James Marsters Reveals Whedon's Disturbing Response to Spike's Popularity
- Whedon Fires Charisma Carpenter from Angel Following Her Pregnancy
- Joss Whedon Responded to Abuse Allegations in 2022 Interview
Following their divorce in 2016, Whedon's ex-wife Kai Cole (who collaborated with him on a number of his projects) wrote an essay accusing him of being a "hypocrite preaching feminist ideals." Published by The Wrap in August 2017, the article alleges Whedon admitted to Cole "he hid multiple affairs and a number of inappropriate emotional ones that ...
Three months after Cole's essay was published, Whedon found himself back in the spotlight thanks to Justice League. The filmmaker had overseen reshoots on the DCEU crossover after original director Zack Snyder left the project in March 2017, citing a recent personal tragedy. At the time, it was unknown just how extensive Whedon's reshoots had reall...
Among the first to speak out about their previous experiences with Whedon since Fisher raised his allegations are Sophia Crawford and Jeff Pruitt, a now-married couple who met and started dating while serving as, respectively, Sarah Michelle Gellar's stunt double and a stunt coordinator for Buffy the Vampire Slayer from seasons 1-4. In an interview...
Introduced as a supporting villain in Buffy season 2, the bleach blonde, punk-rock, snarky British vampire Spike would go on to become one of the show's more popular characters and briefly returned in season 3 before becoming a recurring player from season 4 on. He was so beloved the architects of the Buffy-verse even resurrected him after his deat...
A haughty cheerleader-turned member of the Scooby Gang (the nickname for the characters who assisted Buffy in her slayer duties), Cordelia Chase was a recurring character on the early seasons of Buffy. She would go on to become a main player on its spinoff, Angel, which picked up after Cordelia had graduated from Sunnydale High (along with Buffy an...
After years of silence, Whedon finally responded to some of the many complaints against him, and his responses drew general criticism from most of the internet for failing to demonstrate an actual understanding of why there was outrage over the alleged offenses or remorse for their potential impact on other people. In some of his answers, he outrig...
Apr 10, 2021 · Actors from Charisma Carpenter to Ray Fisher have alleged Whedon behaved poorly on set. The allegations are mostly from his time on "Buffy" (1997-2003) and "Justice League" (2017).
- Jason Guerrasio
May 12, 2021 · The once-heralded director Joss Whedon has faced allegations of misconduct from former co-workers, actors on his sets, and his ex-wife. Vulture has compiled all the allegations into one...
- Gabrielle Sanchez
- Contributor
Jan 17, 2022 · Joss Whedon, “Buffy” creator and “Justice League” director, once an icon of Hollywood feminism, is now an outcast accused of misogyny.
- Lila Shapiro
- Features Writer
Jan 21, 2022 · From threatening Gal Gadot to Ray Fisher speaking out, here’s what to know about the allegations surrounding ‘Justice League’ & ‘Buffy’ director Joss Whedon.
Jan 18, 2022 · His allegations led to a WarnerMedia investigation into Whedon’s behaviour, which saw many actors who have worked with the director in the past, including Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot,...
