Joaquin Phoenix has exited Todd Haynes‘ planned romantic drama feature, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The untitled project is no longer moving forward after the actor dropped out just five days before filming was set to begin in Guadalajara, Mexico. The role will not be recast for the movie that Phoenix had initially brought to Haynes and developed with the Oscar-nominated filmmaker.
Haynes’ movie was set to focus on a gay romance and co-star Danny Ramirez, whose recent credits include Top Gun: Maverick and the forthcoming Captain America: Brave New World. Christine Vachon and Pam Koffler were onboard as producers.
THR has reached out to Phoenix’s team for comment.
Deadline was first to report the news of Phoenix’s departure.
More to come.
