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After spending several years away from Hollywood and grappling with personal and legal troubles, Ezra Miller is cautiously exploring a return to the spotlight. Known for their powerful performances in We Need to Talk About Kevin, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and as Barry Allen in The Flash, Miller recently made a quiet but meaningful appearance at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. This time, it wasn’t for a project they starred in but to support filmmaker Lynne Ramsay, a longtime friend and creative ally. Miller described Ramsay as one of the greatest living filmmakers and expressed genuine gratitude for the opportunity to be there, marking a rare and humble step back into the public eye.
The actor’s decision to step away from the industry in 2022 followed a series of troubling legal incidents, including assault and burglary charges, as well as serious allegations that cast a shadow over their career. These issues surfaced around the same time as the release of The Flash, a film that struggled commercially and critically despite its star-studded cast. Looking back on that period, Miller expressed remorse but also noted that the experience forced them to reflect and grow. They described it as an “abyss” that brought with it painful yet necessary lessons, and admitted that their re-entry into the public sphere, even through something as supportive as Cannes, was not easy.
While their appearance at Cannes signaled quiet support, it also hinted at something more concrete—a new artistic collaboration. Miller confirmed they are co-writing a film with Ramsay, a filmmaker known for her emotionally potent and visually distinct narratives. This untitled project may be the first acting role Miller takes on since stepping away, suggesting that they’re choosing to return to the screen on their own terms, with a deeply personal and creatively controlled project. The two previously worked together on We Need to Talk About Kevin, and their renewed partnership suggests a shared trust and creative vision that could lead to something substantial.
Though details about the new film remain tightly under wraps, Miller revealed that much of their time during their break was spent writing in solitude, a process that offered them both healing and a renewed sense of purpose. Given Ramsay’s reputation for intense, character-driven stories and Miller’s history of emotionally complex roles, the upcoming collaboration is already generating quiet anticipation among cinephiles. If this film marks Miller’s return to acting, it may also represent a redefinition of their career—one shaped less by spectacle and more by intimate, deliberate storytelling.