Ezra Miller’s embroiling controversy has Warner Bros. in a tight spot, especially with the actor playing the titular role in the upcoming The Flash movie. What’s more, one side of the DC fandom is already calling for The CW’s Flash TV star Grant Gustin to replace the live-action version. The Fantastic Beasts star was recently arrested at a bar in Hawaii for disorderly conduct and harassment, added, he also received a temporary restraining order, filed by a couple claiming he threatened them after bursting into their bedroom.
Warner Bros. may have dodged the bullet with Miller’s disasters during the premiere of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. But the star’s continued chaotic behavior has finally awoken dissent among internet audiences and cinephiles, at a time when Will Smith’s slap gate has led to severe cancel culture consequences. Many are calling out Hollywood’s silence over Miller’s incidents as double standards.
UPDATE: IGN has been informed by a source that Rolling Stone’s report is an exaggeration and no meetings were held to discuss pausing Ezra Miller’s projects.
Miller’s mental health illness has popped up on several occasions but a new report from Rolling Stone reveals the 29-year-old actor even had “frequent meltdowns” on the set of The Flash. The ongoing issue has Warner Bros. discussing the actor’s future involvement in their movies and in fact, an emergency meeting was held to discuss halting all future projects with Miller and even his public appearances.
Reactions calling for accountability over Miller’s action have been high though some are also sharing concern for the star’s mental health. In 2018, Miller addressed his childhood trauma as well as dealing with suicidal thoughts. Nonetheless, the internet is divided with Miller’s fandom sharing their support during his difficult time. Readers can check out reactions below.
Ezra Miller needs help and hopefully they get it soon.
That said, the Rolling Stone piece reads odd. It describes Ezra “losing it,” yet also says he never yelled or had violent outbursts. Mentioning his political stances is also jaded.
Hopefully, Miller gets the needed support.
— Sheraz Farooqi (@SherazFarooqi_) April 6, 2022
Hope Ezra Miller gets the help they need. Really talented and creative actor who hopefully has solid people in their corner. Any talk of recasting or replacing feels extremely tone deaf at this point.
— Richard Newby (@RICHARDLNEWBY) April 6, 2022
It’s possible Ezra Miller has serious mental health problems. It’s also possible they’re just a bad person with no empathy who likes to attack ppl. Whatever the case, Ezra’s story doesn’t look like it’s going to end well.
— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) April 6, 2022
I think it's clear, future movie appearances be damned, that Ezra Miller needs help, and I very much hope they get it. For all the jokes people are making, I'm sure living inside their head isn't easy right now. https://t.co/JxcF8PuLcf
— ViewerAnon (@ViewerAnon) April 6, 2022
grant gustin right now pic.twitter.com/M97pqjnU4K
— lau 🇲🇽 (taylor’s version) (@grantsversion) April 6, 2022
Grant Gustin finally nearing the end of his time as The Flash when fans start demanding he replace the guy in the film franchise pic.twitter.com/fawsBJdagk
— Alex Zalben (@azalben) April 6, 2022
Cough grant gustin isn’t a literal psychopath cough cough should’ve been dceu flash from the start cough cough get him out of the tv show terrible writing cough cough https://t.co/gEODJOa6PP
— Carlos (@lottosaycarlos) April 6, 2022
Ok I’m angry at will smith but how is it that Ezra miller has two big budget movies on the way but will smith is getting everything cancelled? Will smith made an out of character mistake that he apologised for, Ezra miller has made it a pattern to attack others. https://t.co/mI7rMVc9ni
— Gopala Bhamidipati (@gopalaRRB) April 7, 2022
give it to grant gustin please god that man is so good he deserves better than a show with a $5 budget https://t.co/yc4IFwfVx9
— isabeau (@GRIMVVICE) April 6, 2022
Warner Bros needs to find a new Flash and fast because I'm genuinely concerned for Ezra Miller's state of mind. pic.twitter.com/3tT9dtfyBK
— JOLLY J✨ (@DynamoSuperX) April 6, 2022
i genuinely hope ezra miller gets the help they need because all this news that's been coming out for some time is pretty worrying.
— morris (@SketchedBat) April 6, 2022
Meanwhile, Gustin continues to trend alongside Miller, the TV show’s speedster is part of the larger DC multiverse and even had an on-screen interaction with the DCEU’s version of The Flash during the Crisis on Infinite Earths arc crossover.
The Flash is scheduled to arrive in theatres on June 23, 2023.
