Pedro Pascal in Talks to Star in Lead Role of Gay Romantic Drama 'De Noche' Directed by Todd Haynes

Pedro Pascal in Talks to Star in Lead Role of Gay Romantic Drama 'De Noche' Directed by Todd Haynes

Pedro Pascal is currently in negotiations to star in the lead role of De Noche, a gay romantic drama directed by Todd Haynes. The film project faced a setback when Joaquin Phoenix exited just days before production was set to begin in Guadalajara, Mexico. Despite Phoenix's departure, Danny Ramirez is still set to co-star in the film, which tells the story of a passionate queer romance in the 1930s. The unexpected exit of Phoenix initially stalled the project, but the potential casting of Pascal has reignited interest in the film.

Fans on Reddit have been quick to discuss the news of Pascal's potential involvement in De Noche. Speculation arose about Phoenix's tendency to back out of projects, with one Redditor mentioning his past instances of wanting to drop out of films like Gladiator, The Joker, C'Mon C'Mon, and Napoleon. However, most commenters expressed excitement about Pascal's potential casting, with many eager to see the Last of Us actor take on the role. Despite the initial disappointment of Phoenix's departure, the prospect of Pascal joining the project has generated renewed enthusiasm among fans.

While there is no official update on when production will resume for De Noche, the film had already secured deals with international distributors prior to the start of filming. The unexpected turn of events with Phoenix's exit has now paved the way for Pedro Pascal to potentially lead the cast in this anticipated gay romantic drama directed by Todd Haynes.