As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for Hollywood’s enigmatic tales, I find myself captivated by the cryptic dance between Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Haynes. The sudden vanishing act of Phoenix from their untitled gay romance film has left me intrigued, much like unraveling the most complex in-game questlines.
Joaquin Phoenix has chosen not to discuss his sudden departure from Todd Haynes’ last-minute gay romance production
Last month, it became known that Phoenix withdrew from an unnamed movie project, a screenplay he co-authored with Haynes and Jon Raymond, approximately five days prior to the commencement of filming in Guadalajara
During a recent press conference at the Venice Film Festival to promote Joker: Folie à Deux, the Oscar winner was asked to address the reason behind his swift exit.

On the contrary, Phoenix politely declined to answer, stating: “Responding would merely present my viewpoint, which might not be fair to the other creators who are absent to voice their thoughts. It seems inappropriate under these circumstances.”
“I’m not sure how that would be helpful. So I don’t think I will.”
In a different setting, this movie rated NC-17, featuring Phoenix and Danny Ramirez, portrays two men embarking on a romantic journey and escaping to Mexico during the 1930s
As a devoted admirer, I can confirm that due to Phoenix’s untimely exit, Deadline has announced that the project appears to be halted indefinitely, as there are currently no intentions to re-cast his role

I’m thrilled to share that I, as a fan, can’t wait to catch Phoenix on the silver screen, teaming up with Lady Gaga in “Joker: Folie à Deux,” the upcoming sequel to Todd Phillips’ 2019 masterpiece!
In this new production, the actor once again steps into the shoes he won an Oscar for (as Arthur Fleck), and Lady Gaga assumes the character of Harley Quinn
The upcoming sequel is set to surpass the original film’s running time, with a duration of approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes
As a gaming enthusiast, I’m excited to share that the highly anticipated movie “Joker: Folie à Deux” is set to hit the big screen on October 4th. If you can’t wait that long, good news! You can already own or stream “Joker” right now on Blu-ray or your favorite streaming platforms
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2024-09-04 17:54