"Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot has seemingly said
she will pull out of the sequel unless the producer Brett Ratner, accused of
sexual misconduct, ends his involvement with it.
As per a Hollywood source, Gadot, who last month backed out
of a dinner honouring Ratner, where she was due to present him with an award,
is taking a strong stance on sexual harassment in Hollywood and doesn't want
her hit "Wonder Woman" franchise to benefit a man accused of sexual
misconduct, reports a portal.
Ratner's production company RatPac-Dune Entertainment helped
produce "Wonder Woman" as part of its co-financing deal with Warner
Bros.
The film has grossed more than $400 million globally, and
Ratner's company will take a healthy share of the profits.
A source from Warner Bros clarified, "Brett made a lot
of money from the success of ‘Wonder Woman', thanks to his company having
helped finance the first movie. Now Gadot is saying she won't sign for the
sequel unless Warner Bros. buys Brett out (of his financing deal) and gets rid
of him."
The source added of Israeli-born Gadot, "She's tough
and stands by her principles. She also knows the best way to hit people like
Brett Ratner is in the wallet. She also knows that Warner Bros. has to side
with her on this issue as it develops. They can't have a movie rooted in
women's empowerment being part-financed by a man accused of sexual misconduct
against women."
Previously this month, Gadot shared on Instagram,
"Bullying and sexual harassment is unacceptable! I stand by all the
courageous women confronting their fears and speaking out. Together we stand.
We are all united in this time of change."
