Joaquin Phoenix withdrew from Todd Haynes' gay romance film, causing financial losses and indefinite project delay.
Joaquin Phoenix withdrew from Todd Haynes' untitled gay romance film just five days before filming was set to start, citing concerns but not disclosing specific reasons during a Venice Film Festival press conference. His departure has caused significant financial losses and left the project, set in the 1930s, in limbo. The film was expected to feature explicit content. Legal repercussions for Phoenix are speculated as the project was shelved indefinitely.
September 04, 2024
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