Regé-Jean Page rises above ‘Krypton’ casting controversy: ‘We still fly’

DC Entertainment reportedly passed on “Bridgerton” breakout Regé-Jean Page for a role in Syfy’s “Krypton” after an executive allegedly argued that the series’ lead could not be portrayed by a Black actor. Despite the “Krypton” creators’ reported desire to diversify the DC Extended Universe, then-DC chief creative officer Geoffrey Johns allegedly said Superman’s grandfather could not be Black. 👊🏽 — Regé-Jean Page April 7, 2021 The “Krypton” revelation is one of multiple accusations leveled against Johns in THR’s new profile of actor Ray Fisher, who opened up about alleged mistreatment he experienced at the hands of Johns and other powerful DC figures — including embattled director Joss Whedon, who helmed reshoots for the 2017 film “Justice League.” Last year on Twitter, Fisher accused Whedon of exhibiting “gross, abusive, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable” behavior on the set of “Justice League,” which starred the actor as Victor Stone, a.k.a. If I can’t get accountability, at least I can make people aware of who they’re dealing with.” “Aquaman” actor Jason Momoa and “Wonder Woman” star Gal Gadot have also commented on their experiences working on “Justice League.” When Gadot took issue with some of Wonder Woman’s lines, Whedon allegedly forced her to film them anyway, threatened to sabotage her career and insulted “Wonder Woman” director Patty Jenkins, according to sources who spoke with THR.