There is a lot to unpack here - and I'm sure we'll learn more in the coming days or weeks - but as a producer, I can only imagine the heartache and turmoil that they are dealing with right now (which does not mean that Joaquin Phoenix doesn't have his reasons for making this move). https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/producer-todd-haynes...
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Sam Sokolow what does this mean, contractually, Sam? Can talent just walk away, without redress to the Producers?
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That's a great question, Geoff Hall. I don't have the details of their agreements. Insurance may play a part. It's one of the things I'm going to be following as they story unfolds.
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I'm surprised to hear Joaquin Phoenix left the project since it's his project, Sam Sokolow. And a few days before filming started. I'm curious to know the answers too, Geoff Hall.
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There is definitely more to this story that is not yet being told.
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So many questions.
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Antennas Up!
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I wonder why he left 5 days before the beginning of the production! Clearly, things weren't going in the right direction for a while! I would like to know more.
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Sam Sokolow I read this morning that it means a whole crew is now out of work and that stakeholders need to be paid. it sounds like really difficult times for the production company. I’m not sure what MK2 think of it, as the distributor.
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Its kind a crazy you spend millions and you haven't even contracted your main guy properly 5 days before principel shooting.
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Any more news on this?
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Xochi Blymyer - looks like it's heading toward legal action. Producers are making their voices heard. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/joaquin-phoenix-drop...
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Sam Sokolow Hmmh, the ‘declined to comment’ element makes me think that legal action is pending.
Also, this stood out for me: “Phoenix once told 60 Minutes’ Anderson Cooper, he’s usually “petrified” when he takes on a role and before he shoots, he’s “nervous” that he won’t be able to “find the right kind of place to express” his ideas.”
Does that infer something of a problem for the director/actor relationship in this film?
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Only ppl winning are the lawyers.
Sucks for cast & crew who locked their personal schedules, maybe spent own $$ prepping. Anways this drama is above my payscale but I do remember working as crew and there were lots of canceled productions for whatever reasons. The Crew always get screwed over.
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thanks Sam Sokolow !
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Of course he should be sued for the losses unless as someone mentioned there was insurance to cover such things but even so. Will he get hired again by anyone, will insurance cover another project? It's quite understandable that he may get very nervous before starting a project, some actors are very intense and introspective at times, it can be crippling. Stage fright is not uncommon with a lot of actors. I guess something just told him not to go there, pity it was so close.