‘De Noche’ Revived With Pedro Pascal and Danny Ramirez in Todd Haynes’ Queer Romance

The article discusses the revival of Todd Haynes’ queer romance film ‘De Noche,’ which was rescued after Joaquin Phoenix exited the project. Christine Vachon, the producer, praised Pedro Pascal and Danny Ramirez for their casting as ‘born to play’ the lead roles. The film’s original setting in Guadalajara was changed to Mexico City for creative reasons. Vachon highlighted the collaborative process with Haynes, noting that Pascal’s involvement provided a fresh start after Phoenix’s departure. The project, which initially faced cancellation in 2024, is now set for production following Pascal’s casting. Vachon emphasized the significance of the new cast and updated locale, stating they enhanced the film’s creative potential. The article also mentions Haynes’ history with Vachon on projects like ‘Carol’ and his collaboration with Phoenix on the script, which was co-written by him and Jon Raymond. Despite the challenges posed by Phoenix’s exit, the revival of ‘De Noche’ is seen as a positive development for the film’s future.