Joaquin Phoenix Refuses To Explain His Sudden Exit From Todd Haynes’ Gay Romance; Says It Wouldn’t Be Right

It seems that Joaquin Phoenix is making headlines for his upcoming movie “Joker: Folie à Deux,” which is set to be released in theaters on October 4. The film is a sequel to the blockbuster 2019 film, and it appears that Phoenix’s character, Arthur Fleck (also known as Joker), will continue his chaotic behavior in this new installment, along with his trusted sidekick Harley Quinn (played by Lady Gaga). It is important to note that while the project has received attention due to the events of the first film, which ended with Arthur Fleck shooting Robert De Niro’s Murray Franklin, prompting a nationwide riot. In the aftermath, Joker was taken to Arkham Asylum, where he started another revolution along with his loyal sidekick, Harley Quinn (Gaga).


Joaquin Phoenix exited Todd Haynes’ gay romance film just five days before the filming began but refused to justify his decision. On Wednesday, September 4, the actor was part of a press conference for his upcoming movie Joker: Folie à Deux at the Venice Film Festival, where he revealed why disclosing the reason wouldn’t be right.

In simpler terms, if I were to explain my perspective, I would simply share my opinion. The original creators are not here to say their piece, and it does not feel appropriate to say that this explanation wouldn’t be helpful for the movie. He also declined to discuss it any further

A Guide for the Film “Phoen Phoenix”

In simpler terms, Joaquin suggested that he was building on previous work and going one step further with ‘No, let’s go further.’ This is similar to how NC-17 cites a film by Haynes in IndieWire. He also clarified that the project originated from Phoenix’s “daring and desire” to push boundaries and explore uncomfortable positions in a relationship. The director added that it felt like an organic process

 

The original text can be rephrased as follows:

I believe that your question is in regards to the format of a website or app, and not a physical location. The first film was “The Matrix” and the second one was “Phoen Phoenix”

Joker: Folie à Deux will be released in theaters on October 4. 

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2024-09-04 21:23