The film that made the phrase “it was not me, was Patricia” could have had a different course if Joaquin Phoenix did not leave the project at the last moment.
The iconic cinema phrases mark generations. From “Until sight, baby” or “Gachi and Pachi”, Some lines remain in popular culture and transcend the screen. In the world of movies, There are moments that become viral memes, such as what happened with “I wasn’t me, it was Patricia,” An expression that continues to circulate in networks.
But what many do not know is that the film that popularized that phrase could have had a very different course. Initially, the main character was not going to be interpreted by James Mcavoy, but for Joaquin Phoenix. However, a series of decisions and circumstances led to a change of protagonist that would mark the history of the film.
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James Mcavoy instead of Joaquin Phoenix, why:
When working on the pre -production of the gay romantic film directed by Todd Haynes, the study had in mind Joaquin Phoenix For the main role. His ability to immerse themselves in complex characters and his magnetic presence on screen did an attractive option for producers. However, negotiations did not come to fruition.
The film that was a drama set in the 1930s and revolved around a relationship between an American native man and a corrupt police officer could not start filming since Phoenix He left the project 5 days before starting. The rumors did not wait and the world of Hollýbood was shocked the departure of Phoenix from Fragmented It was not an isolated case in his career. The actor has a history of abandoning projects at the last moment, as happened with the drama of Todd Haynes, Napoleon Ridley Scott and Joker of Todd Phillips.
In the case of Napoleonit was learned that Phoenix threatened to leave the film if he did not join Paul Thomas Anderson To rewrite the script, a demand that was finally accepted. During the production of Guasón, there were also doubts about their continuity on paper. This trend further remarked his reputation as an exceptionally talented, but unpredictable actor, whose attitude can affect the development of large productions.
In a recent interview in the podcast Happy Sad ConfusedJames Mcavoy revealed that Phoenix was about to star Fragmentedbut left the project. Mcavoy, who finally played Kevin Wendell Crumb, He stressed that Phoenix would have offered a completely different version of the character. He also mentioned that getting to the project at the last moment allowed him to take advantage of a well structured script, which facilitated his creative process.
The result was an interpretation that not only conquered the public, but also immortalized one of the most repeated phrases on the Internet. “I wasn’t me, it was Patricia” It became a meme that is still valid, demonstrating that the fate of a film can change drastically for a simple casting decision.
Source: Ambito
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