3:58 pm - 01/24/2013
It’s not every actor that can steal a scene right out from under Philip Seymour Hoffman’s nose, but in The Master, Joaquin Phoenix did just that. No wonder, then, that director Paul Thomas Anderson is eager to reunite with him on his next movie. Phoenix is now in talks to join Anderson’s Thomas Pynchon adaptation Inherent Vice, replacing long-attached star Robert Downey Jr. Read more about the casting updates after the jump.
Anderson has been working on the Lebowski-esque noir tale for a few years already, but ultimately chose to direct The Master first. Pynchon’s novel unfolds in ’60s Los Angeles, centering around a pothead P.I. called Doc Sportello. An unexpected visit from his ex draws him into a bizarre case that involves all sorts of colorful characters including “a murderous loan shark, a tenor sax player working undercover, [and] an ex-con with a swastika tattoo and a fondness for Ethel Merman.”
Downey has been linked to the role of Sportello since 2010, and as recently as last week, outlets were reporting that he was still on board. However, Variety is now reporting that Downey has finally moved on, and that Phoenix will take the part instead. Downey’s exit is disappointing news for sure, but as replacements go Phoenix seems like a pretty great one. The casting is especially interesting given that Phoenix doesn’t often do comedies — unless you count The Master, which he does.
As for Charlize Theron, who was said to be circling earlier this month, none of the latest reports seem to mention her. Perhaps the story had much truth to begin with, or maybe she’s just not that close to signing a deal yet.
No start date has been announced for Inherent Vice tale, but in a change from his usual deliberate pace, the pieces seem to be falling into place very quickly. Anderson said last month that he hoped to shoot by the end of 2013, and so far it seems to be on track to do just that.
I like RDJ, but screaming at another PTA/Joaquin Phoenix movie. And it's a comedy, so that'll be interesting to watch for sure
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Joaquin Phoenix Replaces RDJ in Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Inherent Vice'
It’s not every actor that can steal a scene right out from under Philip Seymour Hoffman’s nose, but in The Master, Joaquin Phoenix did just that. No wonder, then, that director Paul Thomas Anderson is eager to reunite with him on his next movie. Phoenix is now in talks to join Anderson’s Thomas Pynchon adaptation Inherent Vice, replacing long-attached star Robert Downey Jr. Read more about the casting updates after the jump.
Anderson has been working on the Lebowski-esque noir tale for a few years already, but ultimately chose to direct The Master first. Pynchon’s novel unfolds in ’60s Los Angeles, centering around a pothead P.I. called Doc Sportello. An unexpected visit from his ex draws him into a bizarre case that involves all sorts of colorful characters including “a murderous loan shark, a tenor sax player working undercover, [and] an ex-con with a swastika tattoo and a fondness for Ethel Merman.”
Downey has been linked to the role of Sportello since 2010, and as recently as last week, outlets were reporting that he was still on board. However, Variety is now reporting that Downey has finally moved on, and that Phoenix will take the part instead. Downey’s exit is disappointing news for sure, but as replacements go Phoenix seems like a pretty great one. The casting is especially interesting given that Phoenix doesn’t often do comedies — unless you count The Master, which he does.
As for Charlize Theron, who was said to be circling earlier this month, none of the latest reports seem to mention her. Perhaps the story had much truth to begin with, or maybe she’s just not that close to signing a deal yet.
No start date has been announced for Inherent Vice tale, but in a change from his usual deliberate pace, the pieces seem to be falling into place very quickly. Anderson said last month that he hoped to shoot by the end of 2013, and so far it seems to be on track to do just that.
I like RDJ, but screaming at another PTA/Joaquin Phoenix movie. And it's a comedy, so that'll be interesting to watch for sure
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thank the lord. Joaquin is so much better than RDJ in every way.
He is the far superior and more interesting actor.
I love RDJ but it's getting a little ridic how much he gets paid to basically play the same variation of himself "verbose, witty, anti-hero" in every single movie.
Hope Joaquin wins the Oscar.
He won't tho, stupid DDL.
At this point, it isn't something he can really change though because he is contractually obliged to star in those film. He didn't have to sign up for The Avengers, which IMO is causing the most problems for his schedule but really, who wouldn't. He has no time for any other films until Iron Man is over and the Avengers is done with. It is so frustrating to see all that talent go to waste. He's been in talks with PTA since forever for this film and has talked about it.
Edited at 2013-01-25 04:52 am (UTC)
Aw, RDJ almost made an interesting movie.
Excited for this JP PTA comedy!
Totally random but I just thought that if Hollywood were ever to remake the Satyricon, he would fit right in.