Todd Haynes Addresses Joaquin Phoenix's Exit from Gay Romance Film

Director Todd Haynes discussed the collapse of his gay romance film starring Joaquin Phoenix, which was abandoned just days before filming due to Phoenix's last-minute exit. The film, set in 1930s Los Angeles, was to feature Phoenix and Danny Ramirez. Haynes expressed hope that the script might be revived in the future. Producer Christine Vachon lamented the lost opportunity for a new Haynes film, while Phoenix and Ramirez have both commented on the project's unfortunate end.