"Why is this dude everywhere?": Internet reacts as Pedro Pascal set to revive 'De Noche' following Joaquin Phoenix exit

Pedro Pascal is set to revive a project that nearly fell apart after Joaquin Phoenix’s last-minute departure. According to Deadline, Pascal is in talks to step into the lead role of Todd Haynes’ long-delayed queer period drama De Noche. The film was widely believed to be shelved following Phoenix’s abrupt exit, but Pascal’s involvement could bring it back to life.

The news has sparked notable online chatter. One such fan questioned:

"Why is this dude everywhere? They are really trying to push him onto everyone huh?"

Pedro Pascal's ongoing schedule includes roles in The Last of Us, Ridley Scott's Gladiator II, Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and the romantic drama Materialists. Still, for director Todd Haynes, Pascal may be the potential answer to a project that nearly collapsed.

Internet reacts as Pedro Pascal set to revive 'De Noche'

Pop Crave took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to share that,

"Pedro Pascal is reportedly circling Todd Haynes' gay romance film, 'De Noche.' Joaquin Phoenix was previously attached but dropped out days before production."

Fans were notably quick to weigh in on the comment section of the X post as they shared their thoughts on the news. Below are what some of them had to mention:

"Pedro Pascal picking up every role Joaquin Phoenix drops… Hollywood treating him like the universal understudy at this point.", stated an X user.

"What is up with Joaquin dropping out of all these gay movies?", asked another.

"Aye, Pedro has got a knack for picking intriguing roles! Let's hope he brings the same charm to this one as he does to everything else. Can't wait to see how it unfolds!", expressed a third.

Others also chimed in:

"Big casting shake-up! Pedro Pascal stepping into a Todd Haynes gay romance after Joaquin Phoenix's exit would be huge, feels like the perfect fit for his range.", penned a netizen.

"Great casting choice with Pedro and Danny Ramirez! Excited to see Todd Haynes bring another bold story to life.", lauded another.

"The project was originally attached to Joaquin's star power, but Pedro being the IT Hollywood actor right now is actually better for the movie imo. I am glad they have revived it because of him.", stated a third.

Haynes first announced the project in 2023. Joaquin Phoenix and Danny Ramirez were set to star. The film was billed as a 1930s romance, which would explore the relationship between two men: one a Native American character and the other a Los Angeles cop, who flee to Mexico after falling in love.

However, a few days before filming was to begin in Guadalajara, Phoenix walked away despite months of preparation and entire sets already being built.

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