Why Ezra Miller's Breakout Performance Had Close Friends Distancing Themselves From Them

Playing a teenage sociopath in "We Need to Talk About Kevin" gave Ezra Miller nightmares. However, it also led to one of their closest friends being so freaked out that they had to put on a pause on their relationship.

While speaking to Vanity Fair, Miller recalled going out clubbing with the friend in question after they watched "We Need to Talk About Kevin," only for the evening to take an unexpected turn. "We were dancing and I thought that we were having a great time. He leaned over to me at one point, though, and said, 'Listen, Ezra. I have to go. I love you but I am just immensely uncomfortable being around you so soon after seeing that film.'"

Fortunately, Miller wasn't offended by their friend's decision to abandon them. In fact, the actor felt that their performance must have been effective if it made their own acquaintance afraid to be around them for a while. "If you can terrify your friends or make your mother cry with a performance, it shows the power of the art form and the power of the film," they added.