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Danny Ramirez shares update on Todd Haynes’ gay romance after Joaquin Phoenix’s exit

Danny Ramirez has broken his silence on the recent drama surrounding Todd Haynes’ untitled gay romance. Back in August, Joaquin Phoenix made headlines when he abruptly left the project days before filming was set to start. Since the news was announced, neither Haynes nor The Joker actor have addressed the controversy. However, in a recent interview with Variety, the film’s other lead star, Ramirez, shared some insight into the shocking turn of events, describing it as a “complicated situation.” “But I think based on – I mean – just the chance…

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Producer for Todd Haynes’ gay romance breaks silence on Joaquin Phoenix’s exit

The producer for Todd Haynes’ gay romance film has opened up about Joaquin Phoenix’s abrupt departure. On 9 August, reports claimed that the Joker star had walked away from the untilted project five days before filming was set to start. According to Variety, a source alleged that Phoenix got “cold feet” due to the film’s graphic sex scenes. The departure of The Gladiator star – who is not currently being recast – has reportedly jeopardised the film, with various crew members and stakeholders still needing to be paid. The financial loss could potentially add up to…

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Carol director casts Joaquin Phoenix and Danny Ramirez as lovers in new gay drama

Joaquin Phoenix and Danny Ramirez are set to play a couple in a new film from Todd Haynes. According to Deadline, the untitled detective drama will follow the duo, who are described as “intense lovers”, as they “leave California for Mexico”. Haynes memorably directed Carol (2015), starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, which is widely considered to be one of the greatest LGBTQIA+ films in history. He later received acclaim for directing May December (2023), a dark comedy-drama with Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore and Charles Melton. While not explicitly queer, it was praised for its…

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