The Flash Star Ezra Miller Begins Treatment, Says It's For 'Complicated Mental Health Issues'

Ezra Miller, the troubled "The Flash" star made national headlines for a string of upsetting personal events that led to accusations of violence and abuse as well as charges of harassment and burglary.

We all witnessed Ezra Miller's meteoric rise to fame in 2010, and the generation as a whole benefited greatly from their acceptance of their non-binary identity and queerness. Ezra was admired by the LGBTQIA+ community, who saw the inspiration for their own Hollywood in the actor's eccentric media persona. You may have heard about Ezra's troubled personal life, with new problems arising every day.

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For example, in July 2017, during an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, a fan asked a question about the Flash's ability to consume alcohol. The fan then asked if they could smell Ezra's breath. As a surprise, Ezra kissed the fan. This incident sparked discussion about consent and the control that celebrities have over their followers.

What Went Wrong For Ezra Miller?

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A video went viral on Twitter on April 1st, 2020, and fans didn't see it as an avant-garde April Fool's joke but rather as a cause for concern. Ezra can be seen in the video choke-holding a woman and knocking her to the ground in an Icelandic bar. They did, however, appear in the Stephen King miniseries Stand after their career hit a wall. Additionally, they played Flash in the contentious Snyder cut of the Justice League. Miller addressed a North Carolina Ku Klux Klan chapter with a coded message.

They said in the video, ¡°Look, if y¡¯all want to die, I suggest just killing yourselves with your own guns. OK? Otherwise, keep doing exactly what you¡¯re doing right now ¡ª and you know what I am talking about ¡ª then, you know, we¡¯ll do it for you, if that¡¯s really what you want. Talk to you soon, OK. Bye.¡±

Ezra Miller Recently Apologized

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After being the focus of considerable debate for the previous year, Miller gave the statement.

Miller claims in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter that was issued via a spokesperson, the actor said, "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 been alarmed and upset with my past behaviour. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life.¡±

Future Plans For Ezra DC's Flash

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The future of Miller's most well-known project, DC's The Flash, has been questioned in the wake of the scandals. As per the sources, Warner Bros. was looking into a number of options for the highly-budget movie, including limiting the amount of press Miller would receive in the run-up to release or, as a last resort, scrapping the project altogether.

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