The Flash producer Barbara Muschietti spoke about what transpired behind the scenes between Warner Bros. Discovery and Ezra Miller regarding The Flash. However, the answer may surprise audiences who have kept up with the drama and uncertainties surrounding the film’s production.
Rumors and allegations of assault and trespassing have followed Miller. However, details of these incidents aside and how the public perceives it, Miller cites their struggle with mental health as the root of the problem. The Flash actor met with Warner Bros. Discovery executives De Luca and Pam Abdy on the same day that the last screening of Batgirl took place to “apologize for bringing negative attention to the production and the company." At this meeting, the actor learned that Warner Bros. Considered scrapping The Flash altogether.
Entertainment Weekly spoke to the director and producer Muschietti siblings and asked if there was ever a “legitimate fear” of Warner Bros. Discovery canceling The Flash because of Miller. Barbara replied, "Not at all. No. That was never real." Andy added that they were in touch with Ezra and said they “have a lot of empathy in general for people who need help, and especially in mental health issues.” Andy also said, “that's why they are taking the necessary steps to deal with their recovery, and we support them in that." Miller only had three days off when filming The Flash, which may have been a factor in their behavior that took place throughout post-production for the film.
Though it's purely speculative, it wouldn’t be surprising to learn that Warner Bros. Discovery considered canceling the film only to go public with that information to cover its own interests by not condoning Miller's actions. However, that may differ from those threats actually being on the table, like what happened to Batgirl. That said, it could also be that The Flash producer is covering the film’s interest by framing the past events as something that was not actually being considered. This isn't the first, second, or even third time Warner Bros. Has butt heads with its DC directors (examples include Suicide Squad director David Ayer). However, it may be in both parties' interests now to bring Miller into the spotlight before The Flash releases worldwide, as it could be an opportunity for them to express the importance of mental health and connect that to Barry Allen's journey in The Flash.
While Miller has been noticeably absent from the film's marketing campaign, based on what Andy Muschietti has said, Miller may still be recovering, so they might not be able to participate in the film's promotion. Miller's future as the Flash is shaky at Warner Bros. Discovery, but at least personally, The Flash director says that he wouldn't recast Miller for a potential sequel.
The Flash premieres in theaters on June 16, 2023.
Source: Entertainment Weekly