It was recently announced Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Chairman Toby Emmerich will formally step down from the role this summer, to be replaced by co-CEOs later this year. Justice League star Ray Fisher responded to the news on social media.The actor wrote, "May we never see the likes of Toby Emmerich again. Better days are surely ahead." He then reminded readers that accountability is more important entertainment, which is a signature Fisher has continued to include on every post relating to his time on Justice League and the figures associated with the project.
Fisher previously expressed his thoughts on Emmerich's position prior to the Warner Bros. and Discovery Inc. merger, writing, "Toby Emmerich and Walter Hamada must really be scared of this [Discovery] merger... These public credit grabs and puff pieces about why they shouldn't be fired are laughable. If Toby wants to talk about directors, he should talk about his hiring and protecting of Joss Whedon." He attached screenshots of articles crediting Emmerich and the DC Films President for the studio's success.
When Emmerich steps down, he will be replaced by current MGM chairmen Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, who will head both Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema. Moreover, it has been reported that Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav's strategy is to restructure the company into three brands. Those being, Warner Bros.-New Line, DC and Animation. Current president of DC Films, Walter Hamada, will report to Luca and Abdy, who will run DC until a new CEO is appointed.
Fisher has alleged his time on Justice League, working with director Joss Whedon and the execs at Warner Bros., was wrought with harassment, abuse and racism, enabled by figures includes Geoff Johns, Toby Emmerich, John Berg and Walter Hamada. All of them have denied Fisher's claims. It is worth noting, however, some of Fisher's co-stars, including Wonder Woman actor Gal Gadot, have reported similar experiences, though not to the same extent. Fisher previously called Hamada the "most dangerous kind of enabler" and declared he will not be involved in any future Warner Bros. projects Hamada is associated with.
An investigation into Fisher's allegations was conducted, but little information was released. The investigation was simply concluded, with the company stating remedial action had been taken, though Whedon was removed from HBO Max's The Nevers. Fisher has previously expressed dissatisfaction with the result of the investigation and continues to criticize the company where other accused figures are concerned. WarnerMedia released a statement in Jan. 2021 defending Hamada and disputing Fisher's claims. The statement, written by WarnerMedia Chair and CEO Ann Sarnoff, read, "I believe in Walter Hamada and that he did not impede or interfere in the investigation... I have full confidence in the investigation’s process and findings."
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