I just do not want to play straight characters wrote Prison Breaks Wentworth Miller as he revealed on social media that he has now officially out of the show.
Prison Break star Wentworth Miller has opened up about his decision to leave the popular drama series.In a new post on Instagram, the actor seemed confidently done with playing straight characters including his long running role as Prison Breaks Michael Scofield. Miller previously came out as gay back in August 2013 after penning a letter on GLAADs website about how deeply troubled he was by the Russian government’s treatment of LGBT citizens.
Miller played the role of Scofield over five seasons on Fox from 2006 to 2017 which included a later revival. The shows original set up had his character concocting an elaborate plan to break brother Lincoln Burrows Dominic Purcell out of jail with the help of his new love interest Sara Tancredi Sarah Wayne Callies the prisons doctor. I am out. Of PB. Officially Miller wrote at the end of a post about the positive and negative comments he had received on Instagram. Not because of static on social media although that has centered the issue. I just do not want to play straight characters. Their stories have been told and told.
He added So. No more Michael. If you were a fan of the show, hoping for additional seasons I understand this is disappointing. I am sorry. If you are hot and bothered bec you fell in love with a fictional straight man played by a real gay one Thats your work. W.M.Millers Prison Break co-stars were quick to respond to his post with supportive messages.
With gratitude for all the work we did together & with deep love I am voicing my support for that choice Sarah Wayne Callies wrote. To all the fans know this the cast of prison break is a queer friendly space. we stand with and among our friends & family in the LGBTQ+ community with full throated support for their rights and artistic work. all the time. always. Dominic Purcell also commented on Millers reasons for leaving the series behind. It was fun mate. What a ride it was. Fully support and understand your reasoning. Glad you have made this decision for you health and your truth. Keep the posts coming. love ya brother.
Purcell along with the shows creator Paul Scheuring, had occasionally been teasing a possible sixth season of Prison Break in the works but Fox Entertainments CEO Charlie Collier denied it back in mid 2019 saying there was no plan to move forward with more episodes of the beloved action series.Theres no plan right now to revive Prison Break or any of the other franchises he confirmed. But when the creators come with a story that they think is the right time to tell we are so ready to listen because those are some franchises of which I am so proud and feel so fortunate that they’re in our stable.
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