Joaquin Phoenix Faces Backlash After Abrupt Exit from Todd Haynes Film

The actor's last-minute departure from the queer romance project has sparked industry outrage and potential legal action.

Phoenix left the film just five days before production was set to begin.
The untitled project was a 1930s gay romance that Phoenix had initially championed.
Reports suggest Phoenix's decision could lead to significant financial losses and legal consequences.
Industry veterans and fans have expressed frustration over Phoenix's sudden exit.
The controversy may impact Phoenix's upcoming promotional activities for Joker: Folie à Deux.