Danny Ramirez is speaking up about the abrupt and “disappointing” exit of Joaquin Phoenix from Todd Haynes’ planned queer romance movie. It was announced in September of 2023 that Haynes (the director behind Carol and May December) was making a “sexually explicit movie” about two men in love.

Danny Ramirez is ready to talk about the "disappointing" experience of having Joaquin Phoenix abruptly exit a film the two were set to co-star in. Ramirez landed the co-lead role in Todd Haynes' now-shelved queer romance after what Ramirez called an "extensive" audition process.

Ramirez opens up about the uncertainty surrounding the film following Phoenix's exit.

"It's definitely disappointing. 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.

Danny Ramirez, who was set to star alongside Joaquin Phoenix in a gay romance film from Todd Haynes, said the situation is 'disappointing.'

In August, Joaquin Phoenix made headlines for dropping out of a movie at the last second. Now, his would-be co-star in the film, Danny Ramirez, has spoken out. Variety's Marc Malkin interviewed Ramirez,