Prison Break Star Micheal Scofield Is Openly Gay – Stopped Shooting Prison Break Series Because He Was Tired Of Acting Straight – See His So Called Husband

Wentworth Miller, the star of Prison Break, revealed his homosexuality in 2013 to take a public stand against Russia’s homophobic laws. The 51-year-old actor declined an invitation to the St. Petersburg International Film Festival after Russia passed a series of anti-gay laws.

He was asked to attend the festival, but wrote in his reply, made public by GLAAD, “As a gay man, I must decline.”

He expressed his deep concern over the Russian government’s treatment of gay men and women, stating that the situation was “in no way acceptable.”

Wentworth Miller added that he could not participate in a celebratory occasion hosted by a country where people like himself were being systematically denied their basic rights to live and love openly. He mentioned that he had a degree of Russian ancestry and had enjoyed past visits to the country. However, he stated that he would reconsider his decision if circumstances improved.

“I am deeply troubled by the current attitude toward and treatment of gay men and women by the Russian government. The situation is in no way acceptable, and I cannot in good conscience participate in a celebratory occasion hosted by a country where people like myself are being systematically denied their basic right to live and love openly,” Wentworth added said in his letter.

Russian President Vladimir Putin had signed a law banning gay couples from adopting Russian-born children and another bill classifying homosexual propaganda as pornography.

Wentworth Miller is best known for his role as Michael Scofield in Fox’s Prison Break. In 2020, he announced his departure from the long-running series, citing his ssexualixtty and acting career.

He expressed concern that younger queer people might see homophobic comments on his page and be “exposed to btllshit.”He added that he would not reprise his role as Michael Scofield, stating, “I just don’t want to play straight characters. Their stories have been told (and told).”

Miller’s co-star, Dominic Purcell, expressed support for his decision, commenting, “Fully support and understand your reasoning. Glad you have made this decision for your health and your truth.”

While some believe that actors should be allowed to play roles regardless of their own personal sexuality, Miller is only one of many queer actors who has alleged discrimination — or a fear of discrimination — in Hollywood for years.

A 2013 survey of the labor union SAG-AFTRA found that over half of LGBTQ+ respondents believed that directors and producers were biased against hiring LGBTQ+ performers, and that half of LGB respondents reported witnessing directors and producers making anti-gay comments about actors.

Hopefully since that study was conducted nearly a decade ago, conditions for queer people in the film and TV industries have changed for the better. But judging by Miller’s example, the industry still has a long way to go.