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\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n According to multiple reports, Joaquin Phoenix<\/strong><\/a> has dropped out of his next big project, a gay love story that was about to enter production. <\/p>\n The 49-year-old Joker<\/em> actor was set to share the screen with Danny Ramirez<\/strong><\/a> in the untitled movie from Todd Haynes<\/strong><\/a>. He joined the project, which was rumored to have an NC-17 rating<\/a>, in early 2023. <\/p>\n Now, the fate of the film hangs is unclear. <\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Indie Wire<\/a> was the first outlet to report that Joaquin<\/strong> was no longer involved in the movie. The outlet reported that the actor was supposed to begin filming in Mexico in the next week. <\/p>\n The outlet noted that \u201cfinancing hinged on Phoenix<\/strong>\u2018s casting\u201d in the movie. <\/p>\n There are not yet talks to replace him in the movie. Instead, the focus is on paying the crew members who have been working to get ready for production. <\/p>\n Deadline<\/a> reported that Joaquin<\/strong>\u2018s departure happened two weeks ago. <\/p>\n The actor has not issued a statement on the decision. We\u2019ll update you if we learn more. <\/p>\n Joaquin<\/strong> will share the screen with Lady Gaga<\/strong><\/a> in his next movie Joker: Folie a Deux<\/em>, which premieres on October 4. Check out the trailer<\/a>!<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n