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MONDAY, JULY 04, 2022
Wentworth Miller: ‘I just don’t want to play straight characters’

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10 November, 2020, 04:35 pm
Last modified: 10 November, 2020, 04:39 pm

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Wentworth Miller: ‘I just don’t want to play straight characters’

He thanked fans for his support and spoke out against bullying of the LGBTQ community in his Instagram post

TBS Report
10 November, 2020, 04:35 pm
Last modified: 10 November, 2020, 04:39 pm
Wentworth Miller. Photo: Collected
Wentworth Miller. Photo: Collected

Actor Wentworth Miller who is popularly known to his fans as "Michael" from TV series "Prison Break" will not reprise in the Fox series.

The actor took to Instagram on Sunday to reveal that he has no plans on returning, reported the Deadline.

He thanked fans for his support and spoke out against bullying of the LGBTQ community in his Instagram post.

The actor also replied to fan's query on whether he would be part of "Prison Break."

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"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. ?️‍?

A post shared by @ wentworthmiller on Nov 8, 2020 at 10:05am PST

He said, "I'm out. Of PB. Officially,"

"Not [because] 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)," the actor added.

Miller ended the post saying, "If you're hot and bothered [because] you fell in love with a fictional straight man played by a real gay one…That's your work. – W.M."

His "Prison Break" co-star Dominic Purcell responded: "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."

Sarah Wayne Callies also posted her support on Instagram.

"With gratitude for all the work we did together, & with deep love, I'm voicing my support for that choice," she 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."

Prison Break / Wentworth Miller / Michael

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