Written in TENDENCIES he 19/8/2024 · 19:53 hs
Los Angeles, California. – The abrupt departure of Joaquin Phoenix from the latest project of Todd Haynes has generated a wave of reactions in Hollywood. Just five days before the start of the production In Guadalajara, Mexico, the actor walked off the set, unleashing a tidal wave that could lead him to face legal consequences.
The project in question, a gay romance movie Set in the 1930s and also starring Danny Ramirez, it was a collaboration between Phoenix and the producers Christine Vachon y Pamela Koffler from Killer Films. Interestingly, Phoenix was the one who brought the project to Haynes and his producers, which makes his departure all the more surprising.
So far, the reasons behind Phoenix’s decision remain a mystery. His rep has not commented on the matter, and Killer Films has chosen to remain silent. However, sources close to the project note that Phoenix has demonstrated similar behavior in the past. During the production of Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, Phoenix threatened to walk away from the project unless Paul Thomas Andersonhis collaborator in The Master, was hired to rewrite parts of the script. Although a deal was reached, his sudden departure from Haynes’ film has left the team in a difficult situation.
Phoenix’s decision has sparked a wave of outrage in the Hollywood production community. Some have suggested the possibility of taking legal action against the actor, citing previous cases such as that of Kim Basinger, who was sued in 1993 for breaching an oral contract to star in Boxing Helena. Although the initial ruling was overturned, Basinger eventually settled for a multimillion-dollar amount. Others have cited the case ofe Bruce Willis, who after leaving a movie Disney He was forced to make three films for the studio as compensation.
It must be said that despite the controversy, Phoenix’s career might not be significantly affected. With the release of The Joker: Madness for Two on the horizon, the actor remains a prominent figure in the industry. However, his decision to leave Haynes’ project could cast a shadow over the press tour The Joker 2especially at film festivals where their presence is expected.
While some producers have speculated that Phoenix could be blacklisted from the industry, the reality is that his status and box office success protect him from such retaliation. According to a Hollywood agent, Phoenix will likely settle for paying compensation, using part of the income he has earned from lucrative roles, such as Joker.
Phoenix’s departure from Haynes’ project leaves the future of the film up in the air. Although the actor has proven to be unpredictable and reluctant to follow conventional industry norms, his talent and commercial appeal remain undeniable. However, this decision could affect his future collaborations and the confidence of other filmmakers in working with him.
Ultimately, time will tell whether this controversy will have a lasting impact on Joaquin Phoenix’s career or whether, as has happened before, he will be able to overcome the criticism and continue his upward trajectory in Hollywood.
Source: Tribune
