Joss Whedon

American director

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October 2023 Screenwriter Zak Penn revealed that Whedon had no interest in collaborating with him during the scriptwriting process for The Avengers, calling him 'a d*ck' and 'a bad person.'
October 2023 In October 2023, Marvel Studios CEO Kevin Feige was cited in a publication stating that he would never work again with Joss Whedon.
October 2023 Screenwriter Zak Penn revealed that Whedon had no interest in collaborating with him during the scriptwriting process for The Avengers, calling him 'a d*ck' and 'a bad person.'
October 2023 In October 2023, Marvel Studios CEO Kevin Feige was cited in a publication stating that he would never work again with Joss Whedon.
January 2022 Whedon claimed that Gadot misunderstood him and called Fisher a 'bad actor,' denying any wrongdoing.
January 2022 Whedon claimed that Gadot misunderstood him and called Fisher a 'bad actor,' denying any wrongdoing.
2021 Whedon created the science fiction drama series The Nevers.
2021 After the release of Zack Snyder's original cut of 'Justice League' in 2021, fans began to refer to the theatrical cut as the 'Whedon Cut' and 'Josstice League'.
2021 After the release of Zack Snyder's original cut of 'Justice League' in 2021, fans began to refer to the theatrical cut as the 'Whedon Cut' and 'Josstice League'.
2021 Whedon created the science fiction drama series The Nevers.
October 2021 Gadot expressed her shock at Whedon's behavior, stating that his comments left her feeling dizzy and unable to comprehend what was said.
October 2021 Gadot expressed her shock at Whedon's behavior, stating that his comments left her feeling dizzy and unable to comprehend what was said.
May 2021 Gadot reported that Whedon threatened her career during reshoots, stating that he would make her career miserable if she did not comply with his demands.
May 2021 Gadot reported that Whedon threatened her career during reshoots, stating that he would make her career miserable if she did not comply with his demands.
April 2021 Gal Gadot indicated to The Hollywood Reporter that she had issues with Whedon and that Warner Bros handled them in a timely manner.
April 2021 Gal Gadot indicated to The Hollywood Reporter that she had issues with Whedon and that Warner Bros handled them in a timely manner.
February 2021 Charisma Carpenter alleged that Whedon had abused his power on numerous occasions, including mocking her religious faith and threatening to fire her.
February 2021 Whedon married Canadian artist Heather Horton.
February 2021 Whedon married Canadian artist Heather Horton.
February 2021 Charisma Carpenter alleged that Whedon had abused his power on numerous occasions, including mocking her religious faith and threatening to fire her.
2020 Production on The Nevers was completed on five episodes before being shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 Production on The Nevers was completed on five episodes before being shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 2020 WarnerMedia concluded its investigation into Whedon's behavior and announced that 'remedial action' had been taken.
December 2020 WarnerMedia concluded its investigation into Whedon's behavior and announced that 'remedial action' had been taken.
November 25 2020 HBO announced that Joss Whedon had exited The Nevers project.
November 25 2020 HBO announced that Joss Whedon had exited The Nevers project.
September 2020 Production on The Nevers resumed to complete six of the season's ten-episode order.
September 2020 Production on The Nevers resumed to complete six of the season's ten-episode order.
August 2020 WarnerMedia began an investigation into Whedon's behavior during the production of Justice League following Fisher's accusations.
August 2020 WarnerMedia began an investigation into Whedon's behavior during the production of Justice League following Fisher's accusations.
July 2020 Beginning in July, multiple actors, producers, and writers spoke out against Whedon, alleging he created a toxic workplace environment.
July 2020 Beginning in July, multiple actors, producers, and writers spoke out against Whedon, alleging he created a toxic workplace environment.
July 2019 Production on The Nevers began in London, with scenes filmed at Trinity Church Square and the New Wimbledon Theatre area.
July 2019 Production on The Nevers began in London, with scenes filmed at Trinity Church Square and the New Wimbledon Theatre area.
2018 Whedon co-wrote 'Giles #1–4' for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eleven', which was collected as 'Giles: Girl Blue' later that year.
2018 Whedon provided a plot for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Twelve', which was scripted by Christos Gage and released in 2018.
2018 Whedon provided a plot for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Twelve', which was scripted by Christos Gage and released in 2018.
2018 Whedon co-wrote 'Giles #1–4' for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eleven', which was collected as 'Giles: Girl Blue' later that year.
July 13 2018 HBO announced that Joss Whedon had obtained the rights to The Nevers, an epic science fiction drama about Victorian women with unusual abilities, in which he would serve as writer, director, executive producer, and showrunner.
July 13 2018 HBO announced that Joss Whedon had obtained the rights to The Nevers, an epic science fiction drama about Victorian women with unusual abilities, in which he would serve as writer, director, executive producer, and showrunner.
February 2018 Whedon withdrew from the Batgirl project, stating he did not have a story for the movie.
February 2018 Whedon withdrew from the Batgirl project, stating he did not have a story for the movie.
2017 Whedon became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in its Writers' branch.
2017 Whedon directed a short film titled Unlocked in support of Planned Parenthood.
2017 Whedon became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in its Writers' branch.
2017 Whedon directed a short film titled Unlocked in support of Planned Parenthood.
November 2017 'Justice League' was released in November 2017, with Whedon receiving a co-writing credit for his contributions to the film.
November 2017 'Justice League' was released in November 2017, with Whedon receiving a co-writing credit for his contributions to the film.
August 2017 Whedon's ex-wife, Kai Cole, published an essay accusing him of multiple infidelities over 15 years and criticized him for hypocritically using feminist ideals as a shield for his misuse of power.
August 2017 Whedon's ex-wife, Kai Cole, published an essay accusing him of multiple infidelities over 15 years and criticized him for hypocritically using feminist ideals as a shield for his misuse of power.

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