As a long-time admirer of Joaquin Phoenix’s exceptional acting talent, it’s always fascinating to follow his career moves and understand the decisions behind them. In this case, his sudden departure from Todd Haynes’ gay romance movie has left many puzzled and intrigued.
Joaquin Phoenix has shared his first comments since departing Todd Haynes’ gay romance movie.
What Did Joaquin Phoenix Say About Leaving Todd Haynes Movie?
At the 2024 Venice International Film Festival when discussing Joker: Folie à Deux, Phoenix was inquired about his departure from Haynes’ film before shooting started. Instead of giving a direct answer, he responded that it wouldn’t be productive to share his thoughts without considering opinions from other creatives involved in the project
In a conversation with reporters, Phoenix said, “Since others who have creative viewpoints aren’t present to contribute, expressing my opinion at this moment wouldn’t seem beneficial. Therefore, I choose not to.”
As a dedicated gamer diving headfirst into the immersive world of gaming, I found myself taking a temporary break from the silver screen to focus on another captivating journey – the Venice Film Festival’s presentation of my character in “Joker: Folie à Deux #Venezia81”. Leaving behind the tender embrace of a gay romance under Todd Haynes’ masterful direction was like stepping out of one enchanting video game level to dive into another, equally enticing adventure. The choice may have been tough, but the promise of exploring the complexities and nuances of my Joker character kept me eagerly pushing forward
— Deadline (@DEADLINE) September 4, 2024
In the upcoming romance film by Haynes, set in the 1930s and starring Phoenix and Danny Ramirez, two men engage in a sexually explicit relationship. Leaving Los Angeles for Mexico, this story is directed by Haynes, with Christine Vachon and Pam Koffler serving as producers. It’s said that Phoenix left the set five days before filming began in Guadalajara
According to Deadline’s report, the movie is in a state of limbo without the Oscar-winning Joker being involved, as there are no plans for recasting. The crew members are owed money, and Phoenix left the set right before Comic-Con. I gather that Ramirez went to San Diego Comic-Con uncertain about whether production would continue or not
As an ardent fan, I’ve been eagerly waiting for updates on the film production, but it seems the team is struggling to fill John Phoenix’s role, leaving the project temporarily suspended
It’s possible that Phoenix might encounter legal issues due to his sudden exit, as both financial backers and local film crew members are yet to be paid. This move of Phoenix has stirred significant anger on social media platforms and in the Hollywood community
Discussions surrounding Phoenix’s exit may persist for another month, given that he is currently busy promoting Joker 2, his upcoming film
Joker: Folie à Deux opens in theaters on October 4, 2024.
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2024-09-04 18:01