Amidst a backdrop of controversy and legal troubles, Ezra Miller has been confirmed to keep their role in the upcoming superhero film “The Flash” by director Andy Muschietti. The confirmation is a boost for Miller, who had been accused of grooming minors and felony burglary, as well as struggling with mental health issues. Warner Bros. had previously considered pulling the film after the accusations against Miller surfaced. However, Miller’s role in future movies beyond “The Flash” remains uncertain.
Miller’s confirmation is the first formal announcement that they will continue to play the role of The Flash, despite their past legal issues. The news was announced during an interview with the Muschietti siblings on “The Discourse” podcast. “I don’t think there’s anyone that can play that character as well as they did,” Andy Muschietti said in support of Miller’s portrayal of The Flash. Miller’s agent had released a statement last August, acknowledging their past behavior and seeking treatment for “complex mental health issues”.
“The Flash” is scheduled to be released on June 16th, and despite Miller’s controversies, they have received strong support from Warner Bros. and the film’s production team. Despite this, the future of the franchise beyond this initial release is still uncertain, with Warner Bros. not confirming whether a sequel will be made.
The film’s production designer, Paul Austerberry, has expressed that most moviegoers will forget Miller’s personal troubles by the time the movie opens, due to the time lag between the incidents and the film’s release. The success of “The Flash” at the box office could influence the studio’s decision to continue with the franchise, and the involvement of James Gunn, the new co-head of DC Studios, could give him more creative freedom to move on without the weight of the troubled production and its stars.
Despite the controversy, the recent public screening of “The Flash” has received mostly positive reactions, with many praising Miller’s performance as The Flash. Whether this strong showing at the box office and positive reviews will be enough to secure a sequel remains to be seen. However, Miller’s confirmation as The Flash for future movies, as directed by Muschietti, is a positive step for the actor in the midst of their controversies and struggles.
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