Joaquin Phoenix Exit Called "Nightmare" by Todd Haynes’ Producer Gay Romance Film | THR News Video

Christine Vachon, a producer behind Todd Haynes‘ gay romance movie from which Joaquin Phoenix abruptly left last week, said on social media this weekend that the situation has been “a nightmare.” Reports surfaced Friday that Phoenix exited the drama feature just five days before filming was set to begin in Guadalajara, Mexico.

The role will not be recast.

The actor’s reason for the exit was unclear, and felt further confusing to those around the project as Phoenix brought the project to Haynes.