Hollywood star, Wentworth Miller, who played the role of Michael Scofield in Prison Break has announced the kind of movie role he would be playing going forward,
He took to his Instagram page to share a lengthy post intimating his fans about his new move. The actor said he hid his sexuality for the first decade of his career.
Miller who came out as gay in 2013 has announced that he would no longer be playing straight characters. According to him, their stories have been “told and told”.
He disclosed that he would not be playing the role of “Michael” in Prison Break anymore and apologized to fans expecting season 6. He further appreciated his followers for the positive comments and DMs they’ve been sending.
Read his full post below,
“This is my favorite IG account,” someone wrote in response to a recent post.
Thank you. I want you to know I saw that. I see the positive comments and DMs (a lot of them anyway). Affectionate. Supportive. Appreciated (by me).
Obviously there are comments and DMs I appreciate less. Who are these people? On my page? What backwards-ass, Stone Age values country did they crawl out of? The U.S.?
I won’t be disappearing (too many cool things to repost). The ability to comment likely will.
I’m not concerned for myself. I can’t be “bullied” in this space. I have too much power. “Delete. Block. Deactivate.” Etc.
But I take seriously the possibility of queer kids visiting here, recently out of the closet or exploring the idea… I don’t want them exposed to bullshit.
On a related note… I’m out. Of PB. Officially.
Not bec of static on social media (although that has centered the issue). I just don’t want to play straight characters. Their stories have been told (and told).
So. No more Michael. If you were a fan of the show, hoping for additional seasons… I understand this is disappointing. I’m sorry.
If you’re hot and bothered bec you fell in love with a fictional straight man played by a real gay one…
That’s your work. – W.M.
