

Sawyer was cast as Ralph Dibny on “The Flash” in 2017 and he was promoted to series regular status in 2018. Years ago, thanks to friends and experiences who helped me to open my eyes, I began my journey into becoming a more responsible adult - in terms of what I say, what I do, and beyond.” “I want to be very clear: this is not reflective of what I think or who I am now. Sawyer went on to say that he is “incredibly sorry, ashamed, and disappointed” in his behavior. And mine can and have caused pain and embarrassment, along with feelings I can only imagine, to my supporters and fans, my cast mates, the crew, my colleagues and friends. “Regardless of the intention, my words matter and they carry profound consequences. “I’m not here to make excuses,” he wrote. Sawyer has since issued an apology on his Instagram. In addition, several tweets refer to assaulting women, and one reads, “Date rape myself so I don’t have to masturbate,” THR reported. Such remarks are antithetical to our values and polices, which strive and evolve to promote a safe, inclusive and productive environment for our workforce.” Sawyer’s posts on social media, we do not tolerate derogatory remarks that target any race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation. TV and Berlanti Productions and executive producer Eric Wallace. “Hartley Sawyer will not be returning for season seven of The Flash,” reads a statement from The CW, producers Warner Bros. His firing also comes amid nationwide protests against systemic racism in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. Sawyer’s Twitter account has been deleted, but screenshots of the old posts have circulated online in the past two weeks. The tweets, all posted before he joined The CW series, reportedly make references to sexual assault and contain racist and homophobic language. Summer TV preview: 15 new shows we can’t wait to see
