The Flash movie may have been saved from Warner Bros. Discovery’s shelving plans after Ezra Miller’s recent statement addressing his series of controversial antics. The Fantastic Beasts actor was charged with Felony burglary earlier this month and following charges of his serious crimes, it seemed like the last nail in the coffin to the $200 million DCEU flick directed by Andy Muschietti. However, the new regime had three options at play and apparently, fans are convinced the 29-year-old star opted for the first choice.
Earlier this August, reports had emerged Miller was accompanied by his mother at his Vermont home. The DCEU star was in the news after authorities investigated him for allegedly hiding a mother and her three children at his property. This coupled with Miller’s Hawaii arrest and grooming allegations put WBD’s The Flash in jeopardy of becoming a DOA (Dead on arrival) film. However, the studio has explored their options with the worst-case scenario leading to the entire scrapping of the movie like Batgirl. Even so, the first two options include Miller explaining his behaviors by doing limited press for the movie’s premiere.
The recent response from Miller assures their seeking professional help for their ongoing mental health crisis. In a statement obtained by Variety, “Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment,” Miller told the outlet. “I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life.” DC enthusiasts on social media are convinced Miller chose “option 1” in relation to reports that WBD is evaluating all options.
looks like they went with option 1 pic.twitter.com/sEMlP3vUQu
— kira 👾 (@kirawontmiss) August 16, 2022
I guess WB is going with option 1. pic.twitter.com/Zyc2SNR4MJ
— AJ🏳️🌈 | BLACK ADAM Era (@AjepArts) August 16, 2022
Oh cool Warner went with option 1. https://t.co/7n5Kvl6GqA
— Dylan Macri, Cadhla182, Commissions Open (@Dylan_Macri) August 16, 2022
WB went with option 1. pic.twitter.com/BSHq9X5mDk
— 𝙈𝙚𝙡𝙤 (@WokeMelo) August 16, 2022
Ezra Miller admits to having significant mental health issues that require help.
Get that rehab/counseling and let the legal issues fall into place.
Looks like he has worked it out with wbd a while back.
— Carlos 0101101010101010 The Bot010 Digital 0101010 (@BobDigi69) August 16, 2022
Option 1 ✅ https://t.co/C4SpvzTCP7
— Oracle (@4eyedRaven) August 16, 2022
option 1 https://t.co/Fu55Su2P0e pic.twitter.com/q52JzT0T09
— tre¥ (@wholelottatr3y) August 11, 2022
The Internet has been opining for months about how they hope Ezra Miller gets treatment and/or mental health care. And now that they appear to be getting that help, the Internet can only snark about it or explain how/why Miller is doing it incorrectly. 🤷
— Scott Mendelson (@ScottMendelson) August 16, 2022
Ah shit they went with option 1
Well we all know where this goes pic.twitter.com/VsF2a0gIkY
— #1 Over the Hedge stan (@Captain63857795) August 16, 2022
warner bros discovery typing ezra miller’s apology press release pic.twitter.com/GfhqVr29HK
— wiLL (@willfulchaos) August 16, 2022
I was skeptical about Ezra Miller but now that they’ve explained that they have mental health I bought tickets for my whole neighborhood to see The Flash!
— guy online (@fellawhomstdve) August 16, 2022
Everyone loves to hate Chris Pratt but… he went to bat for Bryce Dallas Howard and doesn’t seem to actually do anything wrong. Jared Leto is hitting on any girl under 18 while Ezra Miller is just seems to be a walking felony at this point 🤷🏻♀️ https://t.co/tHWTutvHUe
— Holly Bennet (@MsHollyBennet) August 15, 2022
#ezramiller chose the right option
shout out to @kimmasters letting us know the options in play https://t.co/NTztvu7A1f
— SyL ☕ #SyLNation🌐 #NewDC (@sylabdul_inc) August 16, 2022
WB when Ezra Miller commits another crime after choosing option 1: pic.twitter.com/iIJgaJ1ma6
— mo (@mofromyt) August 16, 2022
Ezra Miller out here kidnapping folks and whatnot then just turns around like oh my bad ya’ll
— Robert Jefferson (@comicsexplained) August 16, 2022
so option 1 then https://t.co/5lRRVzxhYc pic.twitter.com/f7jzMsLs37
— Bea 🥀 (@captaindweebx) August 16, 2022
Seeing what Will Smith did versus what ezra Miller did and then comparing the reprocussions both of them received is wild……
— Fandom Menace Posting Their Ls Online (@FandomMenaceLs) August 16, 2022
Ezra Miller 2 hours ago before their PR team published this:
pic.twitter.com/hnTMTqNCUB https://t.co/ykD4FUoA25— Pugmane 🐾 🐛 🥫 (@pugmane) August 16, 2022
The Flash actor’s response has DCEU fans reaching the conclusion WBD is sticking to releasing the speedster project theatrically. Insiders have noted the movie has tested with flying colors during its early audiences screening. And prior to the statement, Miller had reportedly already engaged in reshoots. Even so, it remains to be seen if Miller will hold on to the role after this standalone flick, especially since several outlets have claimed the studio has severed ties with Miller and won’t be casting him in future Warner Bros. films.
Directed from a script penned by Christina Hodson, The Flash also stars Ben Affleck as Batman, Michael Keaton as Dark Knight, Kiersey Clemons as Iris West, Sasha Calle as Supergirl, Michael Shannon as General Zod and Antje Traue as Faora.
The Flash movie is set to hit theatres on June 23, 2023.
