" Anytime somebody is out in the spot getting cull on , I feel for them . "
This report hold back discussion of vilification and mental wellness issues .
Ezra Millerhas faced their fair share of controversy over the past few years — and now theirThe Flashco-stars are speaking out.
Throughout 2022, Ezra faced numerousaccusations and a string of arrests, ranging from disorderly conduct to harassment and burglary.
Ezra was alsoaccused of groomingand abuse across various countries and at one point evenseemingly choked a fan.
In August of last year, Ezra finallyspoke out about their actions, sharing that they were seeking treatment for “complex health issues” after having “gone through a time of intense crisis” and apologized for those they had “alarmed and upset.”
The Flashis still set for release next month, and some of Ezra’s co-stars are being asked about their alleged behavior — including actorMichael Shannon.
While speaking toVanity Fair, the outlet alluded to the controversy surroundingThe Flash, to which Michael admitted it was tough to discuss.
“If you’re talking about Ezra, I thought Ezra was lovely — very kind to me when I was there,” Michael told the outlet.
He continued, “It’s difficult to talk about, but I always give people a lot of slack in this business, because there’s a lot of people in this business that have issues.”
He noted that while “some people have more privacy than others” to deal with their issues, others have a spotlight on their mistakes.
“Anytime somebody is out in the spotlight getting picked on, I feel for them,” Michael added. “Even if it’s warranted, it’s still a horrible situation.”
Michael isn’t Ezra’s only co-star who has spoken out.Kiersey Clemonspreviously said it wastough to read the headlinesabout Ezra, adding, “What people forget is that a lot of people go through that, but they don’t do it with the whole world watching.”
Meanwhile, DC co-head Peter Safran has said the studio is"fully supportive of that journey"Ezra is on right now and feels that they have made “enormous progress.”
The Flashis set to hit theaters on June 16.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is 1-888-950-6264 (NAMI) and provides information and referral services; GoodTherapy.orgis an association of mental health professionals from more than 25 countries who support efforts to reduce harm in therapy.
If you are concerned that a child is experiencing or may be in danger of abuse, you can call or text theNational Child Abuse Hotlineat 1-800-422-4453 (4.A.CHILD); service can be provided in over 140 languages.
