Danny Ramirez Said “It’s Definitely Disappointing” When Joaquin Phoenix Abruptly Left Todd Haynes Film

By now, you most likely are conscious of the scenario involving Joaquin Phoenix and the Todd Haynes movie. Just lately, it was revealed that Phoenix walked away from an upcoming Haynes movie simply 5 days earlier than filming was set to start in Mexico. It left everybody else concerned in a horrible positioning, forcing the entire undertaking to get shelved. And one of many of us immediately concerned was none aside from up-and-coming actor Danny Ramirez. 

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Chatting with Selection, Danny Ramirez opened up about what occurred with the Todd Haynes movie. Whereas he didn’t unfold any gossip or say something that can get him within the sizzling seat, you possibly can inform simply how disenchanted he’s to see this nice alternative slip away. 

“It’s definitely disappointing,” Ramirez defined. “If anything, it just gave me more inspiration to keep driving, keep pushing, and knowing that I’m on the right path and approaching the work the right way. So that’s what I’m excited about.”

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“It’s definitely a very complicated situation,” he added. “The audition process was extensive, and so what I walked away with that was just the artistic validation of throwing down opposite of [Phoenix] in this chemistry read… There was a moment that I was like, ‘Oh, I’ve arrived as a performer.’”

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You possibly can’t assist however really feel bummed for Ramirez. He’s been on an upward trajectory together with his movies, showing in “Top Gun: Maverick” in addition to touchdown a giant position within the upcoming Marvel Studios movie, “Captain America: Brave New World.” Nonetheless, neither a kind of are positioning the actor for awards consideration, you realize? 

As for whether or not or not the movie nonetheless has an opportunity at getting made, Ramirez replied with “hopefully.” Nonetheless, as was reported when this complete scenario was made public, with out Phoenix, there actually isn’t any method the movie would be capable of proceed. 

As talked about, you possibly can see Ramirez within the upcoming movie, “Captain America: Brave New World,” which arrives in theaters on February 15.