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| Cyborg | |
|---|---|
| Based on | Characters from DC |
| Starring | Joe Morton |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cyborg is an upcoming film based on the DC character of the same name. The film was originally slated for an April 3, 2020 release date, but it was taken off the slate.
Cast
[edit]- TBA as Victor Stone / Cyborg
- Joe Morton as Silas Stone
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In April 2014, Ray Fisher was cast as Cyborg in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Before Fisher was cast as Cyborg, John Boyega was also considered for the role.[1]That October, Warner Bros. announced a film about the character was in development was scheduled to be released on April 3, 2020.[2]
In August 2017, Joe Morton was set to reprise his role as Dr. Silas Stone. That November, Fisher stated the film would specifically focus on Cyborg, and that the production team and cast would be diverse. [3]
In August 2018, Morton stated that he believed cut Justice League scenes involving Cyborg were going to be reworked into the film, though he was not aware when production would begin. Fisher expressed interest in Zack Snyder to direct the film.[4] In December 2018, the film was delayed from its April 3, 2020 release date.[5]
In December 2020, Fisher accused Joss Whedon of "gross, abusive, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable conduct on the set of Justice League". [6]He later confirmed that he will no longer portray the character while president Walter Hamada is in charge of DC Films, calling him a "liar and enabler". [7]
In January 2021, it was confirmed that the film is still in development, but without Fisher.[8][9]
Casting
[edit]Joe Morton said that he would appear in the film.[10]
Release
[edit]The film was going to be released on April 3, 2020, but it was delayed indefinitely.
References
[edit]- ^ Farooqi, Sheraz (September 7, 2020). "Actors of Colour Have Largely Not Been Given Their Due In Hollywood's Big Franchises". Forbes.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (April 24, 2024). "Batman-Superman: Cyborg to Be Played by Ray Fisher (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety Magazine.
- ^ Davis, Brandon (November 6, 2017). "Ray Fisher on Importance of Diversity in "Cyborg" Movie". ComicBook.com.
- ^ Topel, Fred (August 6, 2018). ""Justice League" Actor Joe Morton Shot More Cyborg Scenes That Could End Up In Solo 'Cyborg Movie (Exclusive)". /Film.
- ^ Bone, Christian (March 17, 2019). "Ray Fisher Won't Return As Cyborg In The DCEU, Solo Movie Not Happening". We Got This Covered.
- ^ Masters, Kim (April 6, 2021). "Ray Fisher Opens Up about "Justice League", Joss Whedon and Warners: "I Don't Believe Some of These People Are Fit For Leadership"". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Walter Hamada is the most dangerous kind of enabler. His lies and WB PR's failed September 4th hit-piece, sought to undermine the very real issues of the Justice League investigation. I will not participate in any production associated with him A>E". Twitter. Ray Fisher. December 30, 2020.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (January 14, 2021). "Ray Fisher Confirms He's Been Removed from "The Flash" Cast". Variety.
- ^ Campbell, Scott (November 28, 2020). "WB Reportedly Developing Cyborg Movie Without Ray Fisher". We Got This Covered.
- ^ "Joe Morton Opens Up About Potential Cyborg Movie (Exclusive)". wusa9.com. January 11, 2018.