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Warner Bros’The Flashwas plagued by several issues right from its inception. To make matters worse, the lead star, Ezra Miller, has had a disastrous year leading up to the present day. The past several months have seen Miller being involved in many embarrassing and problematic incidents. This steady supply of bad press has wrecked Ezra Miller’s public image and also that of the movieThe Flash,by association.
The latest development inThe Flash’ssorry saga is a statement issued by the 29-year-old actor, where he apologizes for his actions and promises to seek help for their “complex mental health issues”.
Ezra Miller’s Apology: Last Ditch Effort to SaveThe Flash?
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TheFlashactor issued a statement via Variety, where they apologize “to anyone” that has been “alarmed and upset”by their“past behavior”.The statement reads:
“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. 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.”
Questionable choice of words aside,Ezra Millerseems to acknowledge their inappropriate actions over the past year. Furthermore, they open up about their mental health issues and promise to get treatment for the same, and the statement ends on an optimistic note. Cornered with a barrage of negative press, a growing chorus of fan disapproval, and even outright hostility towards the actor, this statement comes as the first step towards damage control.
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The Fate ofThe FlashHangs in The Balance
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Would this statement be enough to win over legions of angry fans? Many, many fans want Miller to be replaced in the film. The scheduled release date of the film is still several months away and a lot can happen over this time. Much depends on the course of developments that take place between now and then. A string of exonerating news can salvage Miller’s reputation and can save the movie. On the other hand, continuing bad news can sink the fate of both, Ezra Miller andThe Flash.
Would this damage control exercise be enough? Ezra Miller and WB studios would certainly hope so. Miller still hasn’t been convicted of any of the alleged wrongdoings ascribed to him in the recent past. Perhaps, there might still be hope.
The Flashis slated for release on July 15, 2025, in the United States.
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