Todd Haynes' much-anticipated gay romance film faces uncertainty after Joaquin Phoenix's sudden departure just days before filming was set to start. Curious about what’s next? Watch the video above for more details.
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00:00Joaquin Phoenix has exited Todd Haynes' anticipated gay romance film just five days
00:05before filming was set to begin in Mexico. The untitled project, which had generated
00:09significant buzz due to Phoenix's involvement, now faces a major setback. Phoenix, acclaimed
00:15for his roles in Joker and Her, was originally slated to star in this 1930s set film that
00:20explores a complex romantic relationship between two men. Despite the film's early stage
00:25and high expectations, Phoenix's sudden departure leaves the project in limbo. The film co-starring
00:31Danny Ramirez was expected to push boundaries within the LGBTQ genre. Producers Pam Koffler
00:37and Christine Walken have expressed their disappointment and clarified that Phoenix's
00:41exit was unexpected. Walken, who initially addressed the situation on social media, later
00:46deleted her post. Todd Haynes had been eager to work with Phoenix. The filmmakers have
00:51decided not to recast the role, keeping the focus on Phoenix's potential return. The
00:56industry now awaits further updates on this intriguing project, which continues to draw
01:00significant interest.