Joaquin Phoenix has left Todd Haynes’ gay detective romance movie, leading to the project reportedly scrapped.
That’s a wrap.
Todd Haynes’ new NC-17 gay detective romance movie starring Joaquin Phoenix is dead after the actor exited the project, according to a new report.
The untitled film was scrapped two weeks after Phoenix, 49, parted ways with the production, Deadline reports. During that time, the entire production was left in limbo. Producers scrambled to keep the project alive but were allegedly unable to do so.
Phoenix helped develop the project, which may be a reason why it was impossible to move forward without his involvement.
News that the Oscar-winning actor had left Haynes’ movie was first reported by Indie Wire on Friday, August 9, after rumors of Phoenix’s departure spread on social media. The outlet said that Phoenix officially dropped out of the film while in LA.
Filming was set to start in five days in Guadalajara, Mexico.
