Since multiple actors from Buffy the Vampire Slayer came forward on social media to disclose personal stories of on-set abuse from showrunner Joss Whedon, other members of the cast crew have been posting statements of support and solidarity.The latest of these include James Marsters, who played Spike on both Buffy and its spinoff Angel, supporting actors James Leary and Clare Kramer, and writer/producer Marti Noxon.Whedon has recently faced many accusations of misconduct and abuse during film and television productions, beginning with claims from Justice League star Ray Fisher which led to an investigation from WarnerMedia. This was followed by Charisma Carpenter's public statement which alleged that Whedon's inappropriate behavior had begun much earlier in his career, citing her experience working under him on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. Carpenter has since been backed up by fellow Buffy alums Amber Benson, Emma Caulfield, Michelle Trachtenberg and Sarah Michelle Gellar.Marsters' vampire character Spike was a fan favorite who originally appeared as a villain in Season 2 but was later raised to a regular on Buffy and then, after the show had ended, on the final season of Angel. His tweet reads, "While I will always be honored to have played the character of Spike, the Buffy set was not without challenges." He indicated that he hadn't previously known about the abuse, and ended, "I send my love and support to all involved."
Noxon was one of the leading screenwriters on Buffy from its second season forward, eventually being promoted to an executive producer. She tweeted to say, "I would like to validate what the women of Buffy are saying and support them in telling their story. They deserve to be heard." Without referencing any of her own experiences on the show, she added, "I understand where [Charisma Carpenter], Amber, Michelle and all the women who have spoken out are coming from."
Clare Kramer, the actor who played the goddess villain Glory through the fifth season of Buffy, added her own statement to say that she stood with Carpenter, Fisher, Benson and "others who have the strength to come forward with their truth." She added, "A lot of this industry needs a reset..."
Actor James C. Leary also tweeted in support of Carpenter, saying that he had not experienced the "toxicity and abuse" himself but had "heard stories for YEARS from many people who did." On Buffy, Leary played the placid demon Clem in a recurring role in the later seasons.
Source: Twitter