Miller struggled with the typecasting that followed such an iconic role. He famously turned down a role in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra because the script "felt detrimental." Later, he publicly came out as gay, stating that the secrecy of his personal life in Hollywood contributed to suicidal ideation. He returned for Season 5 (the revival) and has since moved into screenwriting, penning the acclaimed Stoker (2013) and The Disappointments Room .
Michael Scofield is a genius with low-latent inhibition, meaning his brain notices details others ignore. His body is a canvas of blueprints and escape routes. Miller portrayed Michael with a haunting stillness—a man thinking six steps ahead while wrestling with his moral compass. actor in prison break
Wentworth Miller gave us the haunted genius. Dominic Purcell gave us the furious heart. Robert Knepper gave us the monster we couldn't look away from. And Sarah Wayne Callies gave us the reason to hope. Miller struggled with the typecasting that followed such