Pascal Replaces Phoenix in Haynes’ ‘De Noche’
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Pascal Replaces Phoenix in Haynes’ ‘De Noche’

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Christine Vachon, a prolific indie film producer, revealed that Pedro Pascal replaced Joaquin Phoenix in Todd Haynes’ upcoming film ‘De Noche.’ Vachon shared this information while speaking at the Variety Lounge during the Edinburgh International Film Festival. She described the casting change as a ‘happy ending’ for Haynes, implying a difficult production process.

Vachon, speaking at the Variety Lounge at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, likened being a film producer to “childbirth. You really have to forget the pain or else you wouldn’t keep doing it.” She offered a brief insight into the challenges and rewards of producing films.

Specifically, Vachon explained that securing Pedro Pascal to take over the role originally intended for Joaquin Phoenix provided a positive resolution to a difficult situation for director Todd Haynes. The source does not detail *why* Phoenix was unable to continue with the project, but frames Pascal’s casting as a welcome outcome after a potentially problematic production hurdle.

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