Gay ‘Prison Break’ Star, Wentworth Miller Quits, Says He Is Done Playing Heterosexual Character
Hollywood star, Wentworth Miller has confirmed he will not be returning for the sixth season of Fox Network’s ‘Prison Break’.
In January, Fox Entertainment president Michael Thorn said that there was a possibility of a new season of Prison Break. However, if that becomes a reality, Miller made it clear that he would not be involved.
On Instagram, Miller who played star actor ‘Michael Scofiled’, thanked fans for his support and spoke out against bullying of the LGBTQIA+ community – lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual and many other sexual/gender identity.
Miller then went on to talk about the potential of a new season of Prison Break but revealed that he is quitting the show because as a gay man, he doesn’t want play heterosexual character anymore.
He then apologised to fans and critics who “fell in love with a fictional straight man played by a real gay one”.
The Hollywood star expressed;
On a related note, I’m out of Prison Break 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). 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 hurt and bothered because you fell in love with a fictional straight man played by a real gay one.
