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He's Still Here: Joaquin Phoenix Looking to Play a Scientologist Religious Guy Alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman

By Cindy Davis | Posted Under Trade News | Comments (12)

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Come on Joaquin, what kind of fools do you take us for? Nobody ever believed you were quitting acting (too much money) or taking up rap (you suck) or anything else you were faking for your pretend “documentary,” I’m Still Here. Indeed, here you are again. Not that I begrudge you throwing your hat back into the ring; acting is where you belong. You do it well. Just stop with the histrionics, unless it’s for an actual role.

So, I hear you’re circling the part of right-hand man to Philip Seymour Hoffman’s whackadoodie Scientology religious leader in Paul Thomas Anderson’s (There Will Be Blood, Punch Drunk Love, Magnolia) Scientology exposé story about a fake religion (previously titled The Master, currently untitled). If you get the gig, you’ll be playing Freddie Sutton, second in command to The Master (Hoffman). Sutton is an alcoholic who becomes disillusioned with his boss and mentor. I’m really hoping Anderson can get this film made before he gets whacked too long, as I’m quite interested in the idea of someone outing Scientology’s a pretend religion’s secrets. Anderson might like to consider getting together with Paul Haggis, who had a few interesting things to say about Scientology a while back. (And if you need a quick, little Scientology refresher, look here.) But back to you, Joaquin; I think you and Philip would make a powerhouse combination. This film seems tailor made for the two of you, both strong, eccentric actors drawn to dark, meaty roles. Jeremy Renner was previously attached to this part, but when the film was held up he had to move on and dude’s career is on fire—so I’m thinking you should snap this shit up. I’m also guessing funds are running low after that disastrous, bearded project. You haven’t done a real film since 2008 and nobody saw the damned thing (Two Lovers), except maybe me. It was just okay, but you’ll wanna stay away from the Goopster now. She’s completely overexposed and thinks she can sing too. Good luck, man and if you get it, watch your back.

(Source: Variety









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Comments

I don't have anything to add, I just wanted to "like" this.

:likes:

Posted by: RobP at April 13, 2011 5:49 PM

It doesn't matter who Paul Thomas Anderson casts. He will give us cinematic awesomeness. He could coax superb performances out of Pauly Shore, Tila Tequila, and a three-toed sloth. Oscar-nominated Joaquin? All the better.

Posted by: DarthCorleone at April 13, 2011 6:30 PM

On behalf of my species, I resent that remark.

Posted by: Three-Toed Sloth at April 13, 2011 6:36 PM

I have nothing to add, I just wanted to "like" Joaquin Phoenix.

:likes:

Posted by: Anna von Beav at April 13, 2011 7:01 PM

As well you should, my good Sloth.

I'm onto you. All your crawling around and moving once an hour doesn't fool me. The minute our backs are turned I know you and your fellow Sloths are pinwheeling through the trees like a Lemur on Meth.

A finer bunch of actors you won't find on land. Only the wily dishonesty of the bottlenose dolphins even comes close to your collective deception.

Posted by: Wintermute at April 13, 2011 7:04 PM

Sloths are the Quebeckians of the animal kingdom. They do strange, out of the ordinary things to cover up their nefarious plans for world domination.

Posted by: Illuminatus at April 13, 2011 7:58 PM

Soooo was Two Lovers any good?

Posted by: grace b at April 13, 2011 8:47 PM

@Illuminatus,
The correct pronunciation is Kay-Beck-Wah. But that's Canada for you, we've also got Haligonians, Moose Javians and Cthulhu knows what what else.

Posted by: Wintermute at April 13, 2011 9:41 PM

I'm just glad it's still being made. I'd prefer if Haggis kept to his own project. As much as I respect him for leaving, I'm still not a fan of his work.

Posted by: Uda at April 13, 2011 11:30 PM

I thought Two Lovers was fucking brilliant, despite the presence of that bland no-person.

Either way Joaquin's performance was incredible.

Posted by: zeke the pig at April 14, 2011 4:30 AM

Isn't Anderson a scientologist?

Posted by: FabMax at April 14, 2011 2:36 PM


This is imho truly an exciting film project. This new film
directed by the superb director P.T.Anderson. His films are
provocative. They dare the filmgoer to think and not merely to sit back
and watch. They are thoughtful, incisive and at least equally important
made with great care. His films are made for the sophisticated film
goer who is seeking, well made , intelligent films with terrific
production value all around. These include among others "Magnolia, "
"Boogie Nights", "Punch Drunk Love ", his most recent "There will be
Blood." And now "Untitled" What a wonderful name for a movie. Just
kidding. Seriously with Paul Thomas Anderson at the helm and the actors
Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix this looks like a winner.
The director is known for his meticulousness. I suppose that's one of
the reasons for the proposed 2013 release date. The other factors being
editing, distribution concerns etc I'm just hoping the changes made to
the script weren't the result from pressure from Hollywood
Scientologists. I don't want to presume anything. Truly excited this
is being distributed by the Weinstein company

Posted by: mugwort at May 22, 2011 12:47 AM