"It has been a nightmare," Haynes' producing partner Christine Vachon said of the debacle. Joaquin Phoenix's departure not only disrupted the film's schedule but also left a talented team scrambling for solutions.
The untitled film was based on Joaquin Phoenix's idea, telling the story of two men in 1930s LA who fall in love and have to flee to Mexico, a plot many hoped to see come to fruition.
The industry’s attention has now turned to how this might hurt Phoenix's career going forward, as he has a reputation for waffling on projects, causing concern among filmmakers.
Pedro Pascal was suggested as a potential replacement for Phoenix, but with his packed schedule, including Marvel's Fantastic Four and The Mandalorian movie, the hopes were dimming for the troubled production.
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