Hollywood producers express "huge amounts of outrage" about Joaquin Phoenix's last-minute exit.

Joaquin Phoenix Exits Todd Haynes' Film Days Before Filming, Sparking Outrage and Legal Concerns

Joaquin Phoenix has caused a stir in Hollywood after abruptly exiting Todd Haynes' upcoming homosexual romance movie just five days before filming was set to begin. Phoenix's sudden departure has sent shockwaves through the film’s production, which was due to start in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Sudden Exit Raises Legal Concerns

The decision, made last week, has left both the cast and crew in disarray, with production now facing significant delays. Sources indicate that Phoenix’s departure could lead to legal action against the Oscar-winning actor. A studio executive familiar with the situation described the reaction from Hollywood producers as one of widespread outrage.

"There has been a huge amount of outrage," the executive said, highlighting the difficulties Phoenix's last-minute decision has caused for the film's production.

Fallout from Phoenix's Exit

The fallout from Phoenix's exit has extended beyond the Guadalajara set, with industry insiders speculating on the potential legal implications. The actor's decision to leave the project so close to filming may expose him to breach of contract claims, depending on the terms of his agreement with the production.

Despite the controversy, no official statements from Phoenix or the film’s producers have been made regarding the reasons behind his departure or potential legal ramifications.

 Given that Phoenix had initially presented the idea to Haynes and his longstanding producers at Killer Films, Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, the departure was especially unexpected.