De Noche (film)
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| Directed by | Todd Haynes |
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| Language | English |
De Noche is an upcoming romantic drama film directed by Todd Haynes and co-written by Jonathan Raymond. It stars Pedro Pascal and Danny Ramirez.
Premise
Two men in the 1930s fall in love and leave the United States for Mexico.[1]
Cast
- Pedro Pascal as Richard Rent
- Danny Ramirez as Joe Thomas
Production
Development
In May 2023, Todd Haynes revealed that he had been developing a script with Joaquin Phoenix and Jon Raymond with Phoenix in the starring role; Haynes said that Phoenix was advising him to "go further" with the explicit material, which Haynes said would likely make it an NC-17 rated film.[2] Haynes elaborated in September 2023 that the project was a sexually explicit "love story between two men set in the 1930's."[3]
In July 2024, Danny Ramirez was cast to co-star opposite Phoenix.[4] Speaking about the audition process, Ramirez said it "was extensive, and so what I walked away with that was just the artistic validation of throwing down opposite of [Joaquin] in this chemistry read… There was a moment that I was like, 'Oh, I've arrived as a performer.'"[5] However, the project was cancelled days before filming began when Phoenix abruptly quit.[6] Phoenix reportedly got "cold feet" according to a source close to the production; the production company lost over a million dollars as a result of the cancellation.[7] Producer Christine Vachon confirmed that the allegations against Phoenix were true and wrote in a deleted social media post: "It has been a nightmare. If you are tempted to finger wag or admonish us that 'that's what you get for casting a straight actor' — DON'T. This was HIS project that he brought to US — and Killer's record on working with LGBTQ actors/crew/directors speaks for itself. and for those of you who HAVE — know that you are making a terrible situation even worse."[8]
One year later, in August 2025, the project was revived, now titled De Noche, with Pedro Pascal set to replace Phoenix.[1]
Filming
Principal photography began in March 2026 in Sonora.[9]
References
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 27, 2025). "Todd Haynes' Previously Shuttered Gay Romance 'De Noche' Being Revived With Pedro Pascal Circling – The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- ^ Zilko, Christian (May 22, 2023). "Todd Haynes Says His Gay Romance Starring Joaquin Phoenix 'Will Be an NC-17 Film'". IndieWire. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Todd Haynes Teases 'Sexually Explicit' Project With Joaquin Phoenix, Talks About New Oscar Contender 'May December'". Variety. September 9, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Danny Ramirez To Co-Star Opposite Joaquin Phoenix In Todd Haynes' Next Movie". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Danny Ramirez on Joaquin Phoenix Pulling Out of Todd Haynes' Gay Romance Movie: 'It's Definitely Disappointing' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ^ "Joaquin Phoenix Drops Out of Todd Haynes' Gay Romance, 5 Days Before Production". IndieWire. August 9, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ "Joaquin Phoenix Abandons Todd Haynes' Gay Romance Movie, Just Five Days Before Filming". Variety.
- ^ "Producer for Todd Haynes' Gay Romance Film Addresses Joaquin Phoenix Exit: "A Nightmare"". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Krentcil, Faran (March 4, 2026). "Danny Ramirez on Man Bags, Romantic Getaways, and Why He Loves Michael Kors". ELLE. Retrieved March 6, 2026.