Joaquin Phoenix Nearly Left Napoleon, Demanded Paul Thomas Anderson Do Rewrites

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As a long-time admirer of Joaquin Phoenix’s exceptional acting prowess, I find myself both intrigued and slightly amused by his latest on-set antics. It seems that Mr. Phoenix has developed a unique knack for causing ripples in Hollywood, not just with his captivating performances, but also through his unexpected departures from projects.

In the midst of rumors that Joaquin Phoenix withdrew from a planned gay romance film directed by Todd Haynes, it’s now being reported that Phoenix was on the verge of abandoning the Napoleon project until Paul Thomas Anderson intervened.

As a gamer, I’ve been in situations where I back out at the last minute before starting a challenging game. It seems that the legendary actor, Phoenix, has had similar experiences, according to a recent report from THR. He’s known for getting jitters ahead of projects, and in an unusual move, threatened to quit Ridley Scott’s Napoleon if filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson didn’t step in to help with script revisions for the movie.

1. Anderson isn’t given credit as a scriptwriter for the project, which leaves us guessing about any revisions he might have contributed to the film. The Hollywood Reporter also notes that there are whispers within the producing community urging Phoenix to face legal consequences for leaving Haynes’ project.

What do we know about Phoenix’s departure from Todd Haynes movie?

In September 2023, Todd Haynes disclosed that he was working on a film with adult content, which is a heartwarming tale of love between two men set in the 1930s. Phoenix was chosen for one of the roles, while Danny Ramirez from Captain America: Brave New World was selected to play the other in July 2024.

A recent Deadline report suggests that Phoenix ended his involvement with the film only weeks before its intended start of production, presumably meaning he left the project.

Currently, it’s unclear what led Phoenix to withdraw from the movie that Christine Vachon and Pam Koffler were producing. According to a Deadline article released last week, the film is essentially canceled without him, as there are no intentions to replace the project. This leaves the production financially vulnerable because crew members still need to be compensated.

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2024-08-14 19:40