The Flash’s Ezra Miller Has Grooming Accusations Dropped

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As a seasoned cinephile with decades of movie-watching under my belt, I’ve seen it all – from blockbusters to indies, and everything in between. The Ezra Miller saga, however, has been quite an unusual chapter in the annals of Hollywood.

For approximately two years following allegations against Ezra Miller, involving “grooming” and other concerning incidents, Chase Iron Eyes has dropped his complaint. In an unexpected development, the father of Tokata, who was reportedly the victim in these allegations, has now voiced his opinion after withdrawing the complaint. This move has sparked renewed debate on social media as fans discuss whether or not Miller’s film, The Flash, suffered a box office flop as a result of these incidents.

2022 saw numerous debates about Miller due to various allegations, which many believed contributed significantly to the financial underperformance of The Flash, set for release in 2023. Among these allegations were burglary, assault, and an inappropriate relationship with his daughter – accusations that Miller and Tokata firmly denied. In a detailed Instagram post, Chase Iron Eyes stated that the initial legal complaint he made was influenced by a story told to him by someone else; this individual has since recanted their original statement.

2 days after expressing my backing for the musical collective Hundred in the Hand (comprising Miller, Tokata, and Jay Wasley), I felt compelled to elaborate on my stance due to the numerous queries I received. Here’s a breakdown of my thought process: [You can find the detailed explanation below]

Fans Argue Over the Fate of The Flash

Despite Miller’s grooming accusations being only one of his problems prior to The Flash‘s release in cinemas, they, along with other reports, formed a compelling argument for Warner Bros. to reconsider their plan for Miller’s solo role in the DCEU. After multiple postponements, the movie premiered in June 2023. Despite receiving an 83% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film failed to persuade audiences to ignore the extensive list of misconduct allegations against Miller, and it was one of many flops at the box office in 2023.

With one major accusation against Miller being withdrawn, there’s been a surge of supporters advocating for another chance for the movie and Miller themselves. Those who initially criticized it last summer are now reconsidering due to this development. Nonetheless, as you might expect, not everyone shares this perspective. You can find a variety of contrasting opinions in the posts below.

In light of the ongoing legal issues surrounding Ezra Miller, it feels highly improbable that they’ll reprise their role as The Flash again. This isn’t primarily due to past controversies, but rather because James Gunn and Peter Safran have unequivocally signaled the end of the old DCEU. However, there are exceptions for characters like Blue Beetle and Peacemaker. Given this shift, debating Miller’s return as Barry Allen or reevaluating The Flash seems almost academic in the larger context of the DC Extended Universe’s new direction.

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2024-08-28 02:03