The tension in Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix's “Gladiator” shoot

Director Ridley Scott has returned to ancient Rome for the upcoming occasion Gladiator IIwhich comes more than two decades after the original starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. Looking back on the first episode, Scott didn't exactly think the atmosphere between the two stars on set was the best. THE Foreign his director spoke The … Read more

Joaquin Phoenix ended his relationship with M. Night Shylaman just two weeks before filming

M. Night Shyamalan's 2016 thriller Split was set to star Joaquin Phoenix, but the actor dropped out just two weeks before filming was set to begin. James McAvoy, who took over for Phoenix, discussed the unusual development in a recent interview. Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, McAvoy said Phoenix was an “incredible actor” … Read more

Lady Gaga Says She and Joaquin Phoenix “Ripped Up” and Revised Joker 2 Script

In just under a month, Joker: Folie à Deux will introduce moviegoers to Lady Gaga's portrayal of Harley Quinn, alongside Arthur Fleck/Joker, played by Joaquin Phoenix. While Gaga is a seasoned musician and singer, this is only her third major film in a leading role. But Gaga got an unexpected education in collaborative filmmaking from … Read more

Joaquin Phoenix's 'Complicated' 'Joker 2' Diet

At the press conference of the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday (via Species), Joaquin Phoenix has talked about revisiting Notorious Joker diet for the upcoming musical sequel and revealed that he probably won't go to such extremes for a role again. Phoenix has talked a lot about his diet Joker during the film's 2019 press … Read more

Joaquin Phoenix Talks Weight Loss for Joker 2, Says He Might Not Do It Again

Much like his Oscar-winning portrayal of Arthur Fleck in 2019's Joker, Joaquin Phoenix has lost weight again for his role as the title character in Joker: Folie à Deux. Speaking at the Venice Film Festival this week, Phoenix declined to elaborate on how he lost weight for the Joker sequel, but said it was more … Read more

Joaquin Phoenix Leaves Film Set 5 Days Before Filming Starts, Report Says 'Huge Outrage'

Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix has dropped out of his latest film just five days before it was due to start shooting, following a rumour that the actor was “fearing the blues”. Variety reports that Phoenix has left the film, an untitled gay romance from Todd Haynes (I'm Not There, Carol). Phoenix was heavily involved in … Read more

Joaquin Phoenix Leaves Film Set 5 Days Before Filming Starts, Losses Could Reach Millions

Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix has dropped out of his latest film just five days before it was due to start shooting, following a rumour that the actor was “scared”. Variety reports that Phoenix has left the film, an untitled gay romance from Todd Haynes (I'm Not There, Carol). Phoenix was heavily involved in the film, … Read more