Seeing a young actor go from indie darling to superhero lead is one thing; watching that same star navigate a cascade of arrests, allegations, and a public reckoning is another entirely. Ezra Matthew Miller’s journey through Hollywood has been anything but linear, marked by a breakout in The Perks of Being a Wallflower and a decade-long run as The Flash. This piece walks through the verified timeline, the legal controversies, and the public identity of an actor whose future remains in the balance.
Born: September 30, 1992 (Wyckoff, New Jersey) ·
Known For: The Flash (DC Extended Universe) ·
Pronouns: they/them (publicly stated in 2020) ·
Key Controversy: Multiple arrests and allegations starting 2020 ·
Film Status: Released The Flash (2023) amid controversies
Quick snapshot
- Miller arrested for assault and burglary in 2022 (TODAY)
- Miller uses they/them pronouns (USA Today)
- The Flash movie released in 2023 with Miller as lead (BBC News)
- Miller pleaded guilty to trespassing in 2025 (Southern Review)
- Miller pleaded guilty to trespassing in January 2025; other charges dropped (Southern Review)
- Potential Hollywood return: co-writing a film with Lynne Ramsay (Variety)
Seven key data points, one pattern: a career built on early promise met with repeated legal turbulence.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ezra Matthew Miller |
| Born | September 30, 1992, Wyckoff, New Jersey |
| Pronouns | they/them (since 2020) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Notable Roles | Barry Allen/The Flash in DC Extended Universe, Credence Barebone in Fantastic Beasts |
| Net Worth (estimated) | $2–$4 million |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
What happened with Ezra Miller?
The pattern that emerges from the legal record is one of escalation followed by resolution — three criminal incidents in 2022, then a negotiated plea in 2025.
Key events in 2022 and 2023
- In March 2022, Miller was arrested in Hawaii for disorderly conduct (TODAY).
- In April 2022, they were arrested again in Hawaii on a second-degree assault charge (TODAY).
- In August 2022, Miller was charged with felony burglary in Vermont (BBC News).
- In July 2023, a Massachusetts harassment order against Miller ended; they said they were “grateful” (BBC News).
- Warner Bros. released The Flash in June 2023 with Miller in the lead role, despite controversy (Rolling Stone).
Arrests and charges
- Miller faced two separate incidents in Hawaii: disorderly conduct and second-degree assault (TODAY).
- The Vermont burglary charge was related to an incident at a private residence (BBC News).
- By January 2025, Miller pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of trespassing; the felony burglary charge was dropped (Southern Review).
Legal resolutions and public statements
- In August 2022, Miller announced they were seeking treatment for “complex mental health issues” (TODAY).
- In June 2025, Miller publicly expressed remorse, saying they had “a lot of remorse” for past behavior (USA Today).
- Variety reported in June 2025 that Miller is co-writing a new film with Lynne Ramsay and eyeing a tentative Hollywood return (Variety).
What are the allegations against Ezra Miller?
The allegations span a range of severity — from physical altercations to accusations involving minors — with uneven legal outcomes.
Allegations of assault and harassment
- A video emerged in April 2020 showing Miller choking a woman in Iceland (Rolling Stone).
- In 2022, Miller was arrested in Hawaii for second-degree assault after allegedly throwing a chair that struck a woman (TODAY).
- The Hawaii harassment charge was later dismissed (BBC News).
Grooming allegations involving a minor
- In 2022, Miller was accused of grooming a minor; the allegations were disputed and no criminal charges resulted (Rolling Stone).
- A temporary protective order was issued in Massachusetts in June 2022 after a mother alleged her 12-year-old child was in danger of harassment (TODAY).
Restraining orders and legal complaints
- A Massachusetts harassment order was filed in 2022 and ended by July 2023 (BBC News).
- Multiple individuals have reported incidents of concerning behavior, but many cases did not proceed to formal charges (Nylon).
Many allegations against Miller were widely reported but never translated into criminal convictions. For the public, this creates a gap between the severity of accusations and the legal outcomes — a gap that studios must navigate when considering future collaborations.
What does Ezra Miller identify as?
Miller’s gender identity is the one area of their public profile that has remained consistent and uncontested throughout the controversies.
Gender identity and pronouns
- Miller publicly stated they use they/them pronouns in 2020 (USA Today).
- They identify as non-binary and queer (Rolling Stone).
Public statements on identity
- Miller has spoken about gender identity in interviews and social media, emphasizing their non-binary identity (USA Today).
- Their identity has been widely covered by LGBTQ+ media and mainstream outlets (Nylon).
Timeline: Key events in Ezra Miller’s career and controversies
- – Born in Wyckoff, New Jersey
- – Breakout role in The Perks of Being a Wallflower
- – Cast as The Flash in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
- – Video emerges of Miller choking a woman in Iceland (Rolling Stone)
- – Arrested in Hawaii for disorderly conduct (TODAY)
- – Arrested on second-degree assault charge in Hawaii (TODAY)
- – Charged with burglary in Vermont (BBC News)
- – The Flash movie released
- – Pleaded guilty to trespassing; other charges dropped (Southern Review)
What’s confirmed and what remains unclear
Confirmed facts
- Miller arrested for assault and burglary
- Miller uses they/them pronouns
- The Flash movie released in 2023 with Miller
- Miller pleaded guilty to trespassing in 2025
What’s unclear
- Exact nature of mental health condition
- Current residential status
- Whether new film projects are definitely planned
Quotes from the key players
“I have a lot of remorse for the hurt I caused.”
Ezra Miller, speaking to USA Today (June 2025)
“Miller is seeking treatment for complex mental health issues.”
A representative for Ezra Miller, via TODAY (August 2022)
Where things stand now
The legal chapter that dominated Miller’s life for three years is largely closed. With a guilty plea to trespassing in 2025 and no active charges, the actor has begun to re-emerge — attending Cannes, expressing remorse, and quietly developing new projects. The implication for Hollywood: either test the waters with a modest Miller-led project to gauge public reception, or risk missing out on a potentially rehabilitated talent whose star power, however dimmed, still draws attention.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ezra Miller now in 2026?
Miller has kept a low public profile since mid-2023, with no confirmed residence publicly reported. They have attended film festivals and are working on a screenplay with Lynne Ramsay according to Variety.
Did Ezra Miller face jail time?
Miller did not serve jail time. The Vermont burglary charge was reduced to trespassing, and they received a plea deal that did not include incarceration, according to Southern Review.
What was Ezra Miller’s role in The Flash?
Miller played Barry Allen / The Flash, the lead role in the 2023 DC film The Flash directed by Andy Muschietti. They had previously appeared as the character in Batman v Superman, Justice League, and Zack Snyder’s Justice League.
How did Ezra Miller start acting?
Miller began acting in community theater as a child and made their film debut in 2008 with a role in AfterSchool. Their breakthrough came in 2012 with The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
What is Ezra Miller’s relationship to J.K. Rowling?
Miller portrayed Credence Barebone in the Fantastic Beasts film series, which is set in the Harry Potter universe created by J.K. Rowling. There is no public information about a personal relationship between them.
Is Ezra Miller still acting?
As of 2025, Miller has no confirmed upcoming acting projects. They are co-writing a film with director Lynne Ramsay, according to Variety.
What is the controversy around Ezra Miller’s Hawaii arrest?
Miller was arrested twice in Hawaii in 2022 — first for disorderly conduct after an incident at a karaoke bar, and later for second-degree assault after allegedly throwing a chair that hit a woman. The assault charge was later dismissed, as reported by BBC News.
Victoria Hayes is Editor-in-Chief at Southern Pulse, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections.