"Not buying it": Ezra Miller apology leaves internet divided as The Flash star issues statement over recent string of controversies

American actor Ezra Miller finally addressed the legal and behavioral controversies surrounding their career, stating that they are undergoing treatment for mental health problems. As per a statement issued to media outlet Variety by the 29-year-old star's representative, Miller has apologized for their troubling behavior displayed over the past two years, which has led to several legal problems alongside prompting assault and abuse claims.In the statement, Miller reflected on their behavior and voiced their resolve:“Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment. I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life.”Variety@Variety“I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior,&quot; Ezra Miller says. &quot;I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life.&quot; wp.me/pc8uak-1lBmRa698153“I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior,&quot; Ezra Miller says. &quot;I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life.&quot; wp.me/pc8uak-1lBmRa https://t.co/odfmWdV6LaMiller has played the lead role of Barry Allen in DC Comics' Justice League and Zack Snyder’s Justice League. However, the string of controversies regarding their off-screen behavior has raised eyebrows among their close friends and Warner Bros., the production house backing their upcoming film, The Flash.Twitter reacts to Ezra Miller's apologyMiles Morales@Miles_for_youI'm convinced the reason Warner cancelled Batgirl and not The Flash is that Warner executives are actively scared of Ezra Miller #TheFlash4713I'm convinced the reason Warner cancelled Batgirl and not The Flash is that Warner executives are actively scared of Ezra Miller #TheFlash https://t.co/gtze41GLmIThe Twitterati had mixed reactions when Variety posted Ezra Miller's official apology for their off-screen actions on their Twitter handle. Several fans slammed Miller for breaking their silence after so long, along with Warner Bros. Studios for not canceling the forthcoming film when they did the same to Batgirl. Calling the actor's statement an &quot;apology tour,&quot; many Twitter users also wrote that the apology was written by a &quot;WB intern,&quot; and that Miller should be put in jail for their actions.Sir Alphey 🇨🇮@siralphey@Variety hum not buying it. but good for him.130@Variety hum not buying it. but good for him. https://t.co/PFEJjCIdfdMason Pelt@masonpelt@Variety He's like a Batman villain in real life.103@Variety He's like a Batman villain in real life.Ramond Wilson@Almost_Raymond@Variety Here comes the apology tour so the studio can release The Flash &zwj;83823@Variety Here comes the apology tour so the studio can release The Flash 😵&zwj;💫Jacob’s Quest@JacobsQuest1) I hope they actually are getting help, this is good.2) This is the beginning of a massive PR campaign to try and save the image of the Flash film; we’ll see how convinced everyone is in 6 months. twitter.com/discussingfilm…DiscussingFilm@DiscussingFilmEzra Miller has apologised “to everyone that I have alarmed &amp; upset with my past behavior”“Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues &amp; have begun ongoing treatment”(Source: wp.me/pc8uak-1lBmRa)121059Ezra Miller has apologised “to everyone that I have alarmed &amp; upset with my past behavior”“Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues &amp; have begun ongoing treatment”(Source: wp.me/pc8uak-1lBmRa) https://t.co/5TWD8pfc7x1) I hope they actually are getting help, this is good.2) This is the beginning of a massive PR campaign to try and save the image of the Flash film; we’ll see how convinced everyone is in 6 months. twitter.com/discussingfilm…CAMELOT331 (Discount Chris Pratt)@CAMELOT331@Variety If only this is what all the other canceled people had to say and still keep all their roles.262@Variety If only this is what all the other canceled people had to say and still keep all their roles.lochelle@lochelle1@Variety So I guess Warner Bros actually believes in this movie a clearly troubled lead? No pulling the plug? No writing it off?131@Variety So I guess Warner Bros actually believes in this movie a clearly troubled lead? No pulling the plug? No writing it off?Teresa Markos@teresamarkos@Variety Ummmmmmmmm that's cool and all, but you committed some actual crimes and those still gonna need to be addressed.2536@Variety Ummmmmmmmm that's cool and all, but you committed some actual crimes and those still gonna need to be addressed.David McCulloch 💙@_McCullochDavid@Variety &quot;I want to apologise&quot;Well go on then! Saying &quot;I want to apologise&quot; is not the same as actually apologising.10@Variety &quot;I want to apologise&quot;Well go on then! Saying &quot;I want to apologise&quot; is not the same as actually apologising.Josh ❤️ BB24 &amp; Bullet Train #BlackLivesMatter@supermangeek101@Variety Warner Bros Discovery &amp; DC chose the absolutely worst option for The Flash as they should of chose Option 2 since Sasha Calle who plays Supergirl already promoting The Flash already! Ezra Miller needs to go to prison not be bailed out &amp; then needs to go to rehab for their crimes!8@Variety Warner Bros Discovery &amp; DC chose the absolutely worst option for The Flash as they should of chose Option 2 since Sasha Calle who plays Supergirl already promoting The Flash already! Ezra Miller needs to go to prison not be bailed out &amp; then needs to go to rehab for their crimes! https://t.co/Q6NEiFmJ6dGoat Man of Clown World@RedMarylandGoat@Variety So WB has an intern write an apology for Ezra and we are supposed to just ignore the felonies and misdemeanors he committed?3@Variety So WB has an intern write an apology for Ezra and we are supposed to just ignore the felonies and misdemeanors he committed?Kylie@sleepyjaffa@Variety So WB pulls Batgirl (about the only dc movie I had interest in thanks to Brendan) and yet is determined to release this mess? Oh to be able to get away with even a fraction of the things Ezra has and still fail upwards.21@Variety So WB pulls Batgirl (about the only dc movie I had interest in thanks to Brendan) and yet is determined to release this mess? Oh to be able to get away with even a fraction of the things Ezra has and still fail upwards.Derubermensch@Derubermensch1@Variety Too bad i can’t get the same treatment for my lifelong complex mental health issues because I’m not rich and Variety is never doing a story on me. Such is the racket.7@Variety Too bad i can’t get the same treatment for my lifelong complex mental health issues because I’m not rich and Variety is never doing a story on me. Such is the racket.Emily M@emilynm41@Variety “Past behavior”17@Variety “Past behavior” https://t.co/0q1UygePccGarreon LeFay🇪🇦🏳️&zwj;🌈🔞@GarreonLeFay@Variety Ok, all that is very nice......now where is him getting Jail time?121@Variety Ok, all that is very nice......now where is him getting Jail time?Delightful Tool@extantsextant@Variety They're releasing the movie then got it 2321@Variety They're releasing the movie then got it 👍Gal Barrel@brittkeegan@Variety Man, WB really doesn't want to cancel that Flash film, huh52@Variety Man, WB really doesn't want to cancel that Flash film, huhniickiepie 😈 DC &amp; MARVEL supremacy 💃✨@niickiepie@Variety Are you sure it's Ezra saying all of that?@Variety Are you sure it's Ezra saying all of that? https://t.co/NIlMfYNmllmaze@selinacomics@Variety they deserve to be treated well. take care of yourself, honey.1@Variety they deserve to be treated well. take care of yourself, honey.Random Stoner Thoughts@TheStonedMind@Variety Robert Downey Jr. had some serious issues and he took advantage of the opportunity to get his life in order then he became Iron Man. Ezra should get a similar opportunity.41@Variety Robert Downey Jr. had some serious issues and he took advantage of the opportunity to get his life in order then he became Iron Man. Ezra should get a similar opportunity.Colby_cheeseking@Cheesek72038719@Variety I hope they get the help they need, and I'm happy that Ezra made a statement on it, even if people crap on it. I hope the best for them401@Variety I hope they get the help they need, and I'm happy that Ezra made a statement on it, even if people crap on it. I hope the best for themKAHN@KaifH0078@Variety We’re rooting for you Ezra!9@Variety We’re rooting for you Ezra! https://t.co/Su215P31wh🏴 BlueWorld 🏴@BlueR00n@Variety Just make sure you don't relapse, cause those allegations were pretty seriousYou should be lucky in this day and age she dropped them. Best of luck and get well soonest.@Variety Just make sure you don't relapse, cause those allegations were pretty seriousYou should be lucky in this day and age she dropped them. Best of luck and get well soonest.Baxter@JBax90s@Variety Seems like a PR get out of jail free card. A lot more allegations need to be addressed. But if they're sincere, I'd be interested in seeing public interviews after this whole ordeal concludes.2@Variety Seems like a PR get out of jail free card. A lot more allegations need to be addressed. But if they're sincere, I'd be interested in seeing public interviews after this whole ordeal concludes.🤟Keep Chewing Bubble Gum &amp; Put These On😎@IamTheJoeDiaz@Variety Hope they are serious about getting help. I'll root for anyone that is actually trying to get the help they need. They should apologize to the people they physically hurt though ,unless they already did then .1@Variety Hope they are serious about getting help. I'll root for anyone that is actually trying to get the help they need. They should apologize to the people they physically hurt though ,unless they already did then ✌💜.Codec/141.80@CHAMPION316@Variety @Sam_Simo103 All forgiven! Just get back on the right path in life because life is all about learning and growing and along the way there will be bumps and bruises. Everyone has skeletons only difference is you’re in the spot light. support you Ezra Miller.11@Variety @Sam_Simo103 All forgiven! Just get back on the right path in life because life is all about learning and growing and along the way there will be bumps and bruises. Everyone has skeletons only difference is you’re in the spot light. 💯 support you Ezra Miller.Judyn Roberts-Reed@BlackwellJudyn@Variety It's not for me to accept any apologies. I just hope they get the help they need. Hoping for the best for them as well as the people they hurt/impacted.2@Variety It's not for me to accept any apologies. I just hope they get the help they need. Hoping for the best for them as well as the people they hurt/impacted.Several users supported Miller's apology, wishing them well, while expressing their hope to see a change in the actor's behavior in the future.Ezra Miller's behavior has become an issue for the production housesEzra Miller has been embroiled in a series of controversies, and most recently, has been charged with felony burglary in Vermont for which they have been arraigned on September 26, 2022.Earlier this year, the Perks of being a Wallflower actor was arrested twice in Hawaii, first in March at a karaoke bar for harassment and disorderly conduct, and second in April for assault. However, both times Miller was released without severe punishment. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostIn 2020, they made headlines after a footage in which they seemed to be choking a woman in Iceland went viral.Earlier this year, the parents of activist Tokata Iron Eyes also asked for a protection order against the actor after they accused Miller of grooming and abusing the 18-year-old when she was little. Tokata recently revealed to Insider that those allegations were not true.Miller began their acting career with a short television series, Cakey! The Cake from Outer Space in 2006, where the actor played the role of Big Bully. Miller then went on to star in several television series and films like Afterschool, Californication, Royal Pains, We Need to Talk About Kevin, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Madame Bovary, Suicide Squad, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Ultimate Edition, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, The Stand, etc.Miller's upcoming film, The Flash, is scheduled to release on June 23, 2023, and will also star Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck playing the role of Batman.