Pedro Pascal is circling the lead role in Todd Haynes’ De Noche, which was supposed to film last year. More on the film below. Once upon a time, Todd Haynes’ latest romance, De Noche, was due to star Joaquin Phoenix and film in 2024, but Phoenix’ sudden departure brought the entire production to a halt. ... De Noche | Pedro Pascal set to star in Todd Haynes’ delayed romance
Pedro Pascal is circling the lead role in Todd Haynes’ De Noche, which was supposed to film last year. More on the film below.
Once upon a time, Todd Haynes’ latest romance, De Noche, was due to star Joaquin Phoenix and film in 2024, but Phoenix’ sudden departure brought the entire production to a halt.
Thankfully, things are looking up. According to Deadline, Pedro Pascal is about to close a deal to take over the lead role in Haynes’ film. The film follows a police officer who leaves 1930s Los Angeles behind in favour of Mexico. Danny Ramirez is still attached as the younger lover.
As Deadline mentions in their story, Phoenix reportedly left the project after not showing up to set for two weeks. Some outlets, like Variety here, report that Phoenix left just before filming was due to begin. The project somewhat crumbled after that and for a while, it seemed like we’ll never see De Noche come to life.
Pascal has had a busy couple of years and clearly there’s no sign of slowing down. This year alone, Pascal has been seen in Celine Song’s Materialists, Ari Aster’s Eddington and Matt Shakman’s Marvel adventure Fantastic Four: The First Steps. The actor is also nominated for an Emmy for his role in The Last Of Us season 2.
If the deal for De Noche closes and Pascal heads to the 1930s, Haynes and his production crew will likely work around Pascal’s busy schedule. Next year, the actor is due to appear in The Mandalorian And Grogu as well as Avengers: Doomsday, both of which come with extensive press tours. The current plan is to begin filming in Mexico in early 2026 before things get too hectic for Pascal’s schedule.
Haynes hasn’t been resting on his laurels, either. Earlier this summer, it was reported that the director would re-unite with his Mildred Pierce star Kate Winslet in a new HBO series, Trust.
