Joaquin Phoenix Drops Out of Todd Haynes’ Gay Romance, 5 Days Before Production — Exclusive
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Joaquin Phoenix has dropped out of Todd Haynes' untitled gay romance, to be set and shot in Mexico, the film is now on hold.
  • 200ok@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    1 month ago

    Apparently no one knows (or has shared) why he dropped out. It must have been pretty awful for him to risk his reputation like this. Damn.

    • saltesc@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      1 month ago

      Probably. But the article is clear that the loss of Phoenix as an actor is not the issue.

    • 200ok@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      1 month ago

      He was also the co-writer, and most (all?) of the investors only got involved because of his name/reputation.

      I feel for both parties. Something must have been pretty awful.

      Hopefully they are able to take the time to find a suitable replacement, though, I agree.