“Flash” actor Ezra Miller announced that they had begun treatment for “complex mental health issues” after being involved in a series of crimes, arrests, and erratic behavior in recent months.
Miller, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, released a statement Monday, saying: “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,” the statement added.
The statement came after legal problems stretching from Hawaii to Vermont made international headlines and jeopardized their future in the film industry.
Miller is set to star in DC’s upcoming movie “The Flash,” but their participation is uncertain after some fans asked the studio to remove them from the role due to their erratic behavior.
In March, the 29-year-old actor was arrested in Hilo, Hawaii, after being charged with disorderly conduct and harassment. The charges were filed after the star was involved in an incident at a karaoke bar, the Hawaii County Police Department said.
Miller was released from custody after paying a $500 bail. The court record shows that they pleaded no contest to the disorderly conduct charge on April 19 and was fined $500, but the case was dismissed.
Earlier in the day, the “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore” actor was arrested for second-degree assault in connection with an incident at a private residence in the Puna district near the city of Pāhoa, but no charges were filed.
Then, on August 9, they allegedly stole alcohol from a home in Stamford, Vermont, while the owners were away. Consequently, the star was cited for felony burglary, state police said in a news release.
As a result, Miller is due to appear in Vermont Superior Court on September 26 for an arraignment.
