The Flash producer Barbara Muchietti confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that the Warner Bros. comic book tentpole was never in jeopardy of being shelved amid reports of star Ezra Millers legal troubles and alleged abuse. Some reports last year claimed otherwise, with rumors circulating that The Flash would be shelved for tax incentive purposes la Batgirl given the controversies surrounding Miller.
When asked if there was a legitimate fear of the movie being canceled, Muschietti said, Not at all. No. That was never real.
The Flash is directed by Barbaras brother, Andy Muschietti. The filmmaker recently disclosed onThe Discourse podcast that he has no intentions of re-casting Miller should The Flash team return for a potential sequel.
If [a sequel] happens, yes, Andy Muschietti said about having Miller back as the Flash. I dont think theres anyone that can play that character as well as they did. The other depictions of the character are great, but this particular vision of the character, they just excelled in doing it. And, as you said, the two Barrys it feels like a character that was made for them.
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Muschietti said the siblings are still in touch with Miller ahead of the movies June theatrical release. Miller has not yet been involved in the movies press tour.
We have a lot of empathy in general for people who need help, and especially in mental health issues, Andy said. Thats why they are taking the necessary steps to deal with their recovery, and we support them in that.
Miller was cited in Vermontwith felony burglarylast year. In 2020, the actor made headlines after they appeared to bechoke a womanoutside of a bar in Iceland. No charges were filed. The actor was also arrested twice in Hawaii in 2022, once for disorderly conduct and harassment. The harassment charge was dismissed.
Varietyexclusively reported last Augustthat Miller was seeking treatment for complex mental health issues after going through a time of intense crisis.
I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior, Miller said in a statement at the time. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life.
DC Studios boss James Gunn has already praised The Flash as one of the greatest superhero movies ever made. Both Gunn and his co-chief Peter Safran have expressed interest in working with Miller again as long as the actor gets the recovery they need.
At CinemaCon in April, Andy Muschietti told journalists that Ezra is well now. Were all hoping that they get betterTheyre taking the steps to recovery. Theyre dealing with mental health issues, but theyre well. We talked to them not too long ago, and theyre very committed to getting better.
The Flash opens in theaters nationwide June 16 from Warner Bros.