As a seasoned gamer with a knack for deciphering Hollywood drama, I must say the Joaquin Phoenix saga is reminiscent of a high-stakes game of chess, albeit with a lot more public scrutiny. The industry veteran’s sudden exit from Todd Haynes’ untitled same-sex romance drama has sent ripples across the board, leaving many players questioning his move.
Actor Joaquin Phoenix may face legal issues due to his sudden withdrawal from Todd Haynes’ as-yet-unnamed same-sex romance drama film, which was set to start production in Guadalajara, Mexico five days later. His unexpected decision sparked widespread outrage on social media and beyond, and it now appears that there could be legal repercussions.
Joaquin Phoenix causes ‘outrage’ after leaving Todd Haynes’ movie
Following the announcement this month that Joaquin Phoenix was leaving Todd Haynes’ movie, a significant uproar ensued among industry insiders. The actor’s decision could potentially jeopardize the careers of those connected to the production. According to an article in The Hollywood Reporter, there is widespread dissatisfaction within the film industry regarding this development, with some even suggesting legal action against Phoenix, the Joker actor.
According to a previously mentioned source, the film was said to be a passionate love story between two men set in the 1930s. This media outlet claimed that Phoenix experienced some apprehension as the filming date drew near, but the specific reasons for his withdrawal from the project remain uncertain, as multiple sources were cited.
Killer Films, the production company responsible for the film, acknowledged the departure of actor Joaquin Phoenix. Christine Vachon, from Killer Films, stated in a now-deleted or private Facebook post that “an event like this did occur” and described it as a “nightmare.” She also requested understanding regarding their decision to cast a straight actor, emphasizing that the idea for the film originated with Phoenix himself. Furthermore, Vachon asked people not to judge Killer Films for casting a straight actor due to their history of working with LGBTQ actors, crew members, and directors. (Source: People)
At the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, Haynes disclosed to IndieWire that it was Phoenix who presented him with the tale. Together with Jon Raymond, Haynes shared the story credit with the actor. He also mentioned that Phoenix was keen on exploring new territories and planned to develop this project as an NC-17 film.
According to various sources, Phoenix has a history of behaving in similar ways. It’s said that he once threatened to leave the film ‘Napoleon’ directed by Ridley Scott, if Paul Thomas Anderson, with whom he collaborated on ‘The Master’, was not granted the opportunity to revise the script.
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2024-08-14 20:40