EXCLUSIVE:Production ofTodd Haynes gay romance movie is completely dead.
Producers during that time were trying to put the project back together again.
Crew members on the Guadalajara, Mexico set are due money.
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Haynes regular Christine Vachon is producing as well as Pam Koffler.
No further details on what sparked Phoenixs retreat; he has a reputation for being a deeply-committed actor.
There was buzz that this film had its fair share of edgy scenes.
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MK2 Films was the sales rep on the production.
Haynes films, such asPoison,Velvet GoldmineandMay December, often deal with LGBTQ+ themes.
Mara, Phoenixs partner, won Best Actress at Cannes, where the movie won the Queer Palm.
at $440M, well ahead of Mel GibsonsThe Passion of the Christ($370M).
