Should THE FLASH Star Ezra Miller Be Given A Chance To Play The Scarlet Speedster Again?

Should THE FLASH Star Ezra Miller Be Given A Chance To Play The Scarlet Speedster Again?

Yesterday, we got word that the grooming charges against Ezra Miller have been dropped. Assuming they are innocent, do you think they should be given another shot at playing The Flash?

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By MarkCassidy - Aug 27, 2024 06:08 AM EST
Filed Under: The Flash

The Flash star Ezra Miller made a lot of headlines in the build-up to the movie's release for a number of alleged incidents, including disorderly conduct, assault, harassment and burglary.

The most series accusations involved child endangerment and grooming, with a temporary protection order against Miller being issued at the request of the parents of 18-year-old activist Tokata Iron Eyes.

The actor did release a statement taking responsibility for their actions while promising to get the help they need, but not everyone was buying it, and for many, Miller crossed a few too many lines to earn a second chance.

However, yesterday we learned that Tokata’s father, Chase Iron Eyes, had withdrawn the complaint after claiming that his initial belief was based on a story that has since been recanted.

This statement has been met with some scepticism, but there are those who feel that this is enough to clear Miller's name and they should be given another chance to play the Scarlet Speedster in the DCU. There are several other factors to consider here, though, including the fact that Miller has been accused and charged with a number of other serious crimes (there is video evidence of them choking a female fan outside a bar, for one).

Even leaving the actor's behaviour to one side, The Flash was a massive flop. Granted, Miller's performance did come in for a lot of praise, but with a new DCU on the horizon, is there any chance DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran would give them another shot?

You can let us know where you stand by voting in the poll below. We also have what appears to be Miller's first video interview since the release of The Flash (though he doesn't delve into the accusations).

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"Directed by Andy Muschietti, The Flash features Barry Allen traveling back in time in order to change events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to help. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian…albeit not the one he’s looking for.

Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?"

The Flash is produced by Barbara Muschietti and Michael Disco, with a screenplay by Christina Hodson, an a screen story by John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein and Joby Harold, based on characters from DC. Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Double Dream/a Disco Factory production of an Andy Muschietti film.

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ItsNotForMeWahh
ItsNotForMeWahh - 8/27/2024, 6:52 AM
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Apophis71
Apophis71 - 8/27/2024, 8:30 AM
@ItsNotForMeWahh - He wasn't a good fit from the start regardless views on his private life, or at least how his character was written wasn't good, such as his weird chicken run thing and tripping over constantly along with lacking any confidence or charisma IMO. His film was OKish but heavily flawed in a number of ways and did nothing at all to improve on the adaption of the character, if anything it made it worse for me.
Shivermetimbers
Shivermetimbers - 8/27/2024, 12:47 PM
@ItsNotForMeWahh - I wish there was a "HELL NO" option.
TheyDont
TheyDont - 8/27/2024, 6:53 AM
He was a horrible choice for this role from the start.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 8/27/2024, 7:46 AM
@TheyDont - that's what I was gonna say. I actually did like the flash but they tried to turn him into the Spiderman to Stark kinda thing MARVEL did.
The Flash is supposed to be confident, cool, and collect.

Now, do I think Ezra should get another chance at acting in general? Yes....after more investigation confirms the grooming thing.

Shoot, Charles Barkley had been arrested 6 time for punching people in and out of the court plays a DDWI. AND, he continually degrades women and says inappropriate things constantly. Yet, he is the most celebrated sports analyst out there.

If he gets like 10 chances then Ezra at least deserves one.
Fogs
Fogs - 8/27/2024, 7:48 AM
@TheyDont - Yes. I'd say I don't really like the casting at all besides the Trinity, which were great (given the provided material) IMO.
TheNewYorker
TheNewYorker - 8/27/2024, 8:11 AM
@TheyDont - Agreed. Personal life aside, him, and his portrayal of the flash was just.. wrong
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 8/27/2024, 6:54 AM
This is what Majors was talking about
JonAwesome
JonAwesome - 8/27/2024, 7:13 AM
@FireandBlood - 100% and Majors is a much better actor!
whynot
whynot - 8/27/2024, 11:25 AM
@FireandBlood - not really the same thing. Majors was convicted by a court Ezra like so many others was blacklisted due to court of public opinion. Atleast on the charge of grooming a child. I mean dude was disturbed and if he is truly dealing help (which I doubt) then maybe one day he can have some type of career again. Johnathon Majors is a Narcissist abuser! Theirs no real cure for that. He can be good for awhile but he will always stay true to himself. As for Miller he should never be trusted with a character like the flash or any franchise again. That would be stupidity. But I do think this accusation of him being a “Groomer” is a case of transphobia from scared parents of a child that is trans.
GirshwinDavies
GirshwinDavies - 8/27/2024, 6:54 AM
Lol 😆 No
RaddRider
RaddRider - 8/27/2024, 6:56 AM
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Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 8/27/2024, 6:56 AM
Yes but first Sir Jobathan Majors and his oscar Biopic ...Legend : The George Floyd History
Spoken
Spoken - 8/27/2024, 6:57 AM
[frick] NO LMAO. He still choked out a fan for no reason, still was doing some weird shit on Twitter, refusing to not go outside and smoke and throwing a temper tantrum. Yes did he have issues to sort out? Of course. But no. He's fine without the Hollywood scene. It's not like he's running out of money or anything.
Battinson
Battinson - 8/27/2024, 6:59 AM
[frick] no, get Grant Gustin or someone else. The world never asked for him to begin with.
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 8/27/2024, 7:01 AM
NO, get someone else. This is a dumb article, anyway. We already know he's finished.
MikeyL
MikeyL - 8/27/2024, 7:02 AM
@natebest this isn’t a news article but more of an opinion piece, can this please be moved from News since there is already a news article discussing this?
HammerLegFoot
HammerLegFoot - 8/27/2024, 11:53 AM
@MikeyL - Stop snitching
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 8/27/2024, 3:30 PM
@MikeyL - I didn't give my personal opinion at any point in this article.
micvalpro
micvalpro - 8/27/2024, 7:03 AM
I actually thought he did a great job in the movie. people just dont want to admit it.
mountainman
mountainman - 8/27/2024, 7:44 AM
@valmic - Admit what? That older Barry was annoying and younger Barry was somehow much more annoying?
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 8/27/2024, 8:03 AM
@valmic - I agree. Given the material they gave Miller, I think Miller did a good enough job with it
thedrudo
thedrudo - 8/27/2024, 8:10 AM
@valmic - I liked him and honestly really dug the movie. But his time is over. Give the hero a small break and restart with someone new.
TheLight
TheLight - 8/27/2024, 8:33 AM
@valmic - And what is that?? Miller's Barry was NOTHING like comicverse Barry Allen, not just in physical looks, but personality and overall charisma. Every time he spoke I felt like this,


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All of his crying, whining and demeanor was draining as well as infuriating. He was clearly supposed to be the Spider-Man of the DCEU which was already a terrible idea.


Given Grant's Barry at times was as troubling to drag through, one of the reasons why I stopped watching the show after S4, but he at least did a better job giving us a Barry Allen/Flash we could recognize.

It's time to move on.
micvalpro
micvalpro - 8/27/2024, 9:33 PM
@mountainman - The fact that he played two annoying characters and you felt annoyed means he did his job well. lol
micvalpro
micvalpro - 8/27/2024, 9:35 PM
@thedrudo - I agree. I like the movie. Playing two characters who are the same but different and doing it convincingly deserves some credit.
micvalpro
micvalpro - 8/27/2024, 9:39 PM
@TheLight - This movie isn't a comic, if thats what youre looking for, read a comic... I give him credit for playing two versions of the same person while being the leads in a film and doing it convincingly. As a filmmaker I can say, it's not easy. So all the comic book stuff aside, he did a great job with what he was given and asked of him, making this film.
mountainman
mountainman - 8/28/2024, 7:12 AM
@valmic - I disliked the movie, didn’t pay for it (saw it free on Max), and will never watch it a second time. His acting was my least favorite part of the whole thing.

How exactly is that “doing his job”?
TheBlueMorpho
TheBlueMorpho - 8/27/2024, 7:05 AM
Even if there wasn't a controversy, no.
braunermegda
braunermegda - 8/27/2024, 7:05 AM
Yeah let's assume he's innocent and forget the videos
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 8/27/2024, 7:06 AM
If Cavill didn't get one then no one better get one.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 8/27/2024, 7:09 AM
As I said yesterday even if they didn’t do this incident specifically , that still doesn’t change the fact that Ezra was still a troubled person that needed help which I truly hope they are getting now..

If they then want to stage a comeback in the industry if they feel they have healed then so be it but it should be gradual and from the bottom again as they get everyone’s trust back and rebuild their reputation.

In regards to them being the Flash again , I didn’t hate them in the role nor did I love their version of the character but since the DC universe as a whole is starting from somewhat of a clean slate atleast in terms of the main roles then I would like a different actor personally…

My pick is Jack Quaid.

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bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 8/27/2024, 8:05 AM
@TheVisionary25 - that's really good casting. Would be fun if they got Dennis Quaid as Henry Allen or Jay Garrick
SuperCat
SuperCat - 8/27/2024, 7:11 AM
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Moriakum
Moriakum - 8/27/2024, 7:14 AM
What about the other chargers?

And who’s they?
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 8/27/2024, 7:16 AM
@Moriakum - All mentioned in the article. And "they" refers to Miller, as the actor uses the "they/them" pronouns. Hope that helps.
Matador
Matador - 8/27/2024, 7:47 AM
@MarkCassidy - LMAO we hold them all responsible they/them/those/these/we are Venom
Moriakum
Moriakum - 8/27/2024, 8:09 AM
@MarkCassidy - I know it's mentioned in the article, I was just referring to the fact that he still has charges against him.

" And "they" refers to Miller, as the actor uses the "they/them" pronouns."
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DocSpock
DocSpock - 8/27/2024, 7:24 AM

No way.

Forgetting the pervert & criminal stuff(right), he was still horribly miscast from the start. Snyder’s vision of the Flash was horrible.
BillyBatson1000
BillyBatson1000 - 8/27/2024, 7:41 AM
@DocSpock - THIS - all day long.
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