Originally Posted by
achilles
Mamoa wasn't specific about anything AFAIK, just that he wasn't happy about some dealings with WB. And vague support for someone who I assume is a friend. Gadot...who even knows what her beef was? However, given Whedon's history, I'd buy something off with his conduct to her much more than I'd buy any racism or whatever Fisher is alleging today on Whedon's part. The smoke here was probably a combination of Fisher's bitterness at having his big break taken from him, (in his mind), and his not knowing what to expect on a big production with a lot of hopes riding on it when everything goes south. Yeah, I'm sure it was hard, and unpleasant, but the guy was an adult and signed up willingly, and work isn't always fun. Mostly it's not, I've observed.
The thing is, Fisher was always marginal as an actor; there are hundreds of more talented and charismatic actors who fit his exact niche; so he was lucky to even get cast. If he'd just shut up about his disappointment rather than wage a rather underhanded Twitter war against...whoever he felt aggrieved by that day; he still could have pulled of a minor career in TV or streaming as a supporting actor. But by doing all this, he gained nothing. Not salvaging that career, not looking good to the public, and not accomplishing any of his vaguely stated goals. If he'd sued...whoever...he'd have at least been able to present his case, assuming he has one. Nor do I think NDAs cover actual misconduct, at least not when examined by a judge. Regardless, if he'd even disclosed any evidence he had on Twitter or wherever, it would have at least compelled WB to conduct a open investigation, and depending on what he was alleging, (and I still have no idea what that is), even a criminal investigation.
I can think of at least a dozen explanations for the Frosty thing, with most of them due to incompetence, miscommunication, and other unfortunate but not malicious or suspicious behavior. Who cares what Kevin Smith, a guy not involved in production AFAIK, got second hand? Get some of them to sign a statement under oath, or all you have is either Smith lying, or a bunch of crew who didn't like Whedon for whatever reason. Which I can understand; I don't like the guy and I've never met him. But it's not enough for me to accuse him of anything.