Ezra Miller as The Flash.Photo: Clay Enos/Warner Bros.
James Gunnhas high praises for theupcomingThe Flashmovie.
The superhero film was mostly completed before its star Ezra Miller made months ofheadlines for a string of alarming behaviorthat included erratic social media rants, arrests and court appearances. Now, the standalone action film isscheduled to hit theaterson June 16.
Gunn (who, in October, was named as the new co-CEO of DC Studios at Warner Bros. along with producer Peter Safran) told reporters on Tuesday, according toDeadline: “I will say here thatFlashis probably one of the greatest superhero movies ever made.” He added that the film’s storyline “resets everything” for the franchise.
About 30-year-old Miller and the actor’s future with the studio, Safran said, perThe Hollywood Reporter, “Ezra is completely committed to their recovery. We are fully supportive of that journey they are on right now. When the time is right, when they are ready to have that discussion, we will all figure out what the best path forward.”
“But right now,” he continued, “they are completely focused on their recovery. And in our conversation with them, in the last couple of months, it feels like they are making enormous progress.”
Ezra Miller as The Flash (L); Ezra Miller.Everett; Roy Rochlin/Getty
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Miller apologized for their behavior in a statement in August, explaining that they would seek treatment for mental health issues.
“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 said at the time. “Iwant to apologize to everyonethat 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.”
Then, earlier in January, Millerpleaded guilty to misdemeanor unlawful trespassfor an incident that happened May 1, 2022, in Stamford, Vermont. The felony burglary and petit larceny charges were dismissed without prejudice, meaning the case is closed if the actor’s yearlong probation is not violated.
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Miller’s attorney Lisa Shelkrot said in a statement at the time, “Ezra would like to thank the court and the community for their trust and patience throughout this process, and would once again like to acknowledge the love and support they have received from their family and friends, who continue to be a vital presence in their ongoing mental health.”
source: people.com
