Joaquin Phoenix pulls out of Todd Haynes' movie
Joaquin Phoenix pulls out of Todd Haynes' untitled detective movie about two men in love and fleeing to Mexico days before production, leaving the project on hold. The film was set to be an explicit gay love story with financing dependent on Phoenix's casting. Haynes now focuses on directing the limited series 'Trust' with Kate Winslet at HBO.
Key Points
- Joaquin Phoenix dropped out of a movie days before production
- Film was set to be an explicit gay love story
- Haynes now focuses on directing the limited series 'Trust' with Kate Winslet at HBO
Pros
- Exploration of explicit gay love story in cinema
- Collaboration between Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Haynes
Cons
- Project put on hold
- Financial implications for stakeholders