Ezra Miller's Flash Production Rumors Debunked by Producer

The Flash producer, Barbara Muschietti, recently shed some light on the events that took place between Warner Bros. Discovery and Ezra Miller regarding The Flash. However, her response may surprise those who have been following the film's tumultuous production journey. While Miller has been plagued by rumors and allegations of assault and trespassing, he attributes these incidents to his struggle with mental health. In an effort to make amends and acknowledge the negative attention he brought to the production and company, Miller met with Warner Bros. Discovery executives De Luca and Pam Abdy on the same day as the last screening of Batgirl. During this meeting, the actor was informed that Warner Bros. had considered canceling The Flash altogether.

Entertainment Weekly reached out to the Muschietti siblings, the director and producer of The Flash, and inquired if there were concerns about the possibility of Warner Bros. Discovery canceling the movie due to Miller. Barbara dismissed the notion and said it was never a legitimate issue. Andy stated that they remained in contact with Ezra and that they were always empathetic towards individuals who require assistance, particularly for mental health concerns. He further added that they are taking the necessary measures to support Miller's recovery. During the post-production phase of the film, Miller only had three days off, which could have contributed to their behavior.

There has been speculation that Warner Bros. Discovery may have considered canceling the film due to Ezra Miller's past actions, but it's unclear if those threats were actually on the table. It's possible that the producer is framing the events as something that was not being considered to cover the film's interests. Warner Bros. has had conflicts with its DC directors in the past, but now it may be in both parties' interests to address Miller's behavior and highlight the importance of mental health in The Flash. Miller's absence from the film's marketing campaign may be due to his ongoing recovery. While his future as the Flash is uncertain, the director has stated that he wouldn't recast Miller for a potential sequel.

The Flash premieres in theaters on June 16, 2023.

Source: Entertainment Weekly