Ezra Miller walks red carpet for The Flash premiere after legal, mental health issues

Why you're reading this: Ezra Miller made his first high-profile appearance in over a year at the premiere of The Flash in LA, California. He has been making headlines for legal run-ins amid a mental health crisis. His press for the film was also restricted due to the controversies surrounding him. But, he walked the red carpet with his co-stars, DC Studios executives and director Andy Muschietti.

3 things you need to know

• Ezra Miller made his first Hollywood appearance since involvement in legal issues.
• The Flash will see Miller play a double role.
• At The Flash premiere, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez and other cast members were also spotted.    

Ezra Miller makes a low-key appearance at The Flash premiere

(The Flash red carpet premiere in LA was attended by controversial lead star Ezra Miller | Image: Home of DCU/Twitter) 

Earlier, reports had suggested that The Flash premiere in LA will also be attended by Ezra Miller, who has been missing from the public eye since last year. LA red carpet event marked his first official appearance since his involvement in various legal matters and his declining mental health. The actor was introduced as Barry Allen aka The Flash in 2017's Justice League. Miller will star in the superhero's first solo film, set to hit theaters on June 16.

Ezra Miller thanks studio and director Andy Muschietti

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Before the screening of The Flash, Ezra Miller thanked director Andy Muschietti, Zach Snyder and Warner Bros Discovery boss David Zaslav. Miller also had some words for “the dynamic duo” Peter Safran and James Gunn. He said he was grateful for their "grace and discernment and care in the context of my life and in bringing this moment to fruition.”  

Other stars at The Flash screening

(Jennifer Lopez with Ben Affleck at The Flash Premiere | Image: Home of DCU/Twitter)

(David Zaslav, James Gunn, and Peter Safran on the red carpet for The Flash Premiere | Image: Home of DCU/Twitter)

(Antje Traue, Michael Shannon and Sasha Calle at the red carpet for The Flash | Image: Home of DCU/Twitter) 

(Jessica Chastain at The Flash peremire | Image: Home of DCU/Twitter)

Ben Affleck, who plays Batman in the DC Universe, arrived at the red carpet with his wife Jennifer Lopez. Among others were James Gunn, Peter Safran, David Zaslav, Andy Muschietti, Kiersey Clemons, Barbara Muschietti, Aldis Hodge, Sasha Calle and Jessica Chastain.