I Can No Longer Play Michael Scofield In Prison Break – Wentworth Miller

Prison Break star, Wentworth Miller has come out to say that he no longer wants to play straight characters in movies.

He recently revealed that the stories of straight characters have been told over and over again, so he is focused on doing something new.

According to him, he is very happy with the positive comments and DMs he’s been getting on Instagram, even if there have been comments he appreciates less as well.

He added that he can no longer play the role of Michael Scoffield too, so if anyone is a fan of Prison Break, he is deeply sorry.

His words, “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.”