Joaquin Phoenix Quits Movie 5 Days Before Filming, Report Details "Huge Amount Of Outrage"

Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix has abandoned his latest film, just five days before it was due to begin filming, amid a rumor that the actor got "cold feet."

Variety reports that Phoenix has left the film, an untitled gay romance movie from Todd Haynes (I'm Not There, Carol). Phoenix was very involved in the film, developing the screenplay with Haynes and Jon Raymond. Full sets had been built in Guadalajara, Mexico, and the film was already sold to distributors.

The site reported that the movie is now "in peril," and that Phoenix's part "cannot be recast." All of the crew and stakeholders are waiting to be paid, and losses for the movie could "exceed seven figures." Variety mentioned Phoenix potentially getting "cold feet," but it's not immediately clear why.

Joaquin Phoenix Quits Movie 5 Days Before Filming, Report Details "Huge Amount Of Outrage"

Joaquin Phoenix Quits Movie 5 Days Before Filming, Report Details "Huge Amount Of Outrage"

Joaquin Phoenix Quits Movie 5 Days Before Filming, Report Details "Huge Amount Of Outrage"

Joaquin Phoenix Quits Movie 5 Days Before Filming, Report Details "Huge Amount Of Outrage"

Joaquin Phoenix Quits Movie 5 Days Before Filming, Report Details "Huge Amount Of Outrage"