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Ezra Miller is about to become a household name. The 25-year-old actor is set to star alongside Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, and Henry Cavill [2] in the upcoming Justice League [3] film as The Flash — which means we're going to see a lot more of his handsome face [4] in the near future. To get you up to speed — pun intended — we've rounded up seven quick facts about Ezra that will surely make you a new fan.
1. He identifies as queer.
In 2012, Ezra opened up about his sexuality in Out Magazine, saying, "I'm queer. I have a lot of really wonderful friends who are of very different sexes and genders. I am very much in love with no one in particular." The actor also opened up about "trying to kiss boys [6]" in school while coming to terms with his sexual identity.
2. He's an opera singer.
As a kid, Ezra suffered from severe stuttering. He took up opera singing lessons to overcome his speech impediment and has gone on to sing with the Metropolitan Opera [7] and perform in the American premiere of Philip Glass's contemporary opera, White Raven [8], in 2001.
3. He's from New Jersey.
Ezra was raised in Wyckoff, NJ, with his two sisters, Saiya and Caitlin [9], who are both older than him. His mother, Marta, is a modern dancer [10], and his father, Robert, is a group publisher [11] at Workman Publishing.
4. He's a fan of marijuana.
In 2011, Ezra was arrested for drug possession. After the charges were dropped, Ezra opened up about his use of marijuana [12], telling NYMag, "I don't feel like there's any need to hide the fact that I smoke pot. It's a harmless herbal substance that increases sensory appreciation."
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5. He's in a band.
Ezra is credited for providing the vocals [14], drumming, and percussion as one-third of the musical group Sons of an Illustrious Father [15].
6. He should look familiar.
If you've watched The Perks of Being a Wallflower, We Need to Talk About Kevin, Trainwreck, or Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, then you've definitely seen Ezra on your screen [16] before.
7. He will get his own solo film as The Flash.
Ezra made his first appearance as The Flash in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and reprised his role in Suicide Squad. He will suit up to play Barry Allen once more in his own solo film [17] tentatively scheduled for a 2018 release.