The new blockbuster, based on a DC Comics character, has endured three director changes and, most recently, the legal troubles of its lead superhero, Ezra Miller.

Miller, who identifies as nonbinary and is 30 years old, made headlines in spring 2022 following three separate incidents in which they were accused of harassing and shouting obscenities at a bar in Hawaii, throwing a chair and injuring a woman, and breaking into a Vermont home and seizing alcohol bottles.

Here's a look at what transpired, the film's contentious development history, and how Miller's controversies may affect the future of the franchise now that the majority of these cases have been resolved.

When did Ezra Miller join the cast of "The Flash"?

In 2014, Miller, then 22 years old, was cast. At the time, the actor was best known for his exceptional performance in the 2012 film adaptation of Stephen Chbosky's young-adult novel "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." Since then, they have portrayed the Flash in a number of DC Extended Universe films and television series, including the 2016 blockbusters "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and "Suicide Squad," as well as 2017's "Justice League."

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Miller was cast nearly a decade ago; therefore, why the delay?

"The Flash," which was originally scheduled to be directed by Seth Grahame-Smith for a 2018 release, was delayed by the pandemic, then plagued by script rewrites and postproduction delays, as well as three instances of directors jumping ship: Grahame-Smith, Rick Famuyiwa, and the duo of John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. Andy Muschietti oversaw the film's completion.

When did Miller's legal difficulties start?

During a visit to Hilo, Hawaii, in March 2022, they were apprehended and charged with unlawful conduct and harassment. This made national news. They were accused of screaming profanities and acting erratically toward bar patrons while shouting obscenities. The assistant police superintendent noted that Miller had received ten complaints in the previous month.

After being asked to leave a residence in Hawaii, they were later charged with second-degree assault and accused of throwing a chair and wounding a woman.

In Vermont, where they resided, Miller was accused of breaking into a neighbor's home in May and stealing alcohol bottles, resulting in charges of trespassing, felony burglary, and petty theft.

Miller was also accused of cultivating a Lakota activist named Tokata Iron Eyes, but she dismissed the allegations as a "smear campaign." A representative for Miller declined to comment on a second incident that resulted in a provisional restraining order being filed against them.

What is the status of the judicial cases?

Miller pled no contest to disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor, and was ordered to pay a $500 fine in the Hawaii karaoke bar case. As part of the agreement, the harassment allegation was withdrawn.

According to authorities, the assault case was referred to the prosecutor, but no formal accusations have been filed.

Miller pled guilty to trespassing in Vermont in January, with burglary and theft charges dismissed as part of a plea bargain. In addition to serving one year of probation and paying a $500 fine, they were ordered to abstain from alcohol and submit to random drug tests.

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What has Miller said regarding their conduct?

In August, they issued an apology and announced that they would be pursuing mental health treatment. Miller said in a statement, "Having recently endured an intense crisis, I have realized that I am suffering from complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment." "I want to extend my apologies to everyone I have alarmed or disturbed in the past. I am committed to doing the necessary work to return to a healthy, secure, and fruitful period of my existence." When asked about the cases this week, Miller's spokesperson referred to the previous statement.

What was Warner Bros.'s response?

According to a Rolling Stone report, Warner Bros. halted all of Miller's upcoming projects with the studio after his first two arrests and an emergency conference with the actor.

Did the production company contemplate an alternative to "The Flash"?

It is difficult to believe that this nuclear option was ever on the table: filming had already concluded when Miller was apprehended, and the cost of recasting and reshooting the $220 million film would have been immense, given that the two actors are in the majority of scenes.

Will Miller participate in "The Flash" promotion?

They are not participating in the standard promotional tour. Miller walked the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere on Monday and gave a shout-out to the director, according to a video posted by Deadline. In addition, they thanked studio executives for their "grace, discernment, and care within the context of my life." The studio had previously stated that Miller would not appear in public after the premiere. Earlier, Warner Bros. CEO Michael De Luca told Vulture that "The Flash" is not a PR-driven film, so "we don't have to necessarily put Ezra in front of its push."

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What other initiatives are they working on?

Miller has a busy June: in addition to starring in "The Flash," they portray a youthful Salvador Dal in the June 9 release of "Daliland," a biopic about the surrealist painter. (Ben Kingsley portrays the artist as an elderly man)

"Harry Potter" fans recognize them for their role as the troubled wizard Credence Barebone in the "Fantastic Beasts" spinoff franchise. However, future installments in what was originally intended to be a five-film series are in limbo due to the poor performance of the third installment, "The Secrets of Dumbledore," last year. Regarding future "Flash" endeavors, Warner Bros. possesses designs for the character in the DC Extended Universe, but it is unknown whether Miller will don the red costume.

Peter Safran, who along with James Gunn was named co-chief executive of DC Studios in January, said during the announcement of new DC film and television projects, "Ezra is fully committed to their recovery, and we are fully supportive of the journey that they are currently on." "When the time is right, when they feel ready to have the conversation, we'll all determine the best course of action."

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