Pedro Pascal Andreas Rentz/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Pedro Pascal is circling the lead role in director Todd Haynes' gay romance feature De Noche, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The project made headlines last August when Joaquin Phoenix dropped out of the starring role just five days before filming was set to begin in Guadalajara, Mexico. Danny Ramirez has been attached to co-star in the movie that focuses on an intense gay romance in the 1930s. Christine Vachon and Pam Koffler are producing for Killer Films. Pascal does not have a deal in place and has been eyed for the role since late last year, though it is now just coming to public light. Related Stories TV Kaitlyn Dever "Couldn't Watch" Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey's Final Moment in 'The Last of Us': "I Don't Know How You Guys Did That" Movies 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Rockets to Solid $118M U.S. Box Office Launch, $216M Globally Phoenix initially brought the project to Haynes and developed it with the filmmaker before getting cold feet. The actor has not publicly discussed the reasons behind his departure, which a source previously described to THR as "devastating" for the movie's team. Pascal recently starred with Phoenix in Ari Aster's Eddington and was also seen this summer in Materialists and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Pascal's forthcoming features include next year's The Mandalorian and Grogu, and he earned his second Emmy nomination for HBO's The Last of Us earlier this year. Haynes most recently helmed Netflix's 2023 title May December, which starred Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman and earned an Oscar nomination for its screenplay. His previous features include Far From Heaven, I'm Not There and Carol, with the latter co-starring Phoenix's longtime partner, Rooney Mara. Haynes received an Oscar nomination for his screenplay for 2002's Far From Heaven. Deadline was first to report on Pascal's involvement. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Venice Film Festival 2025 Venice Film Festival Kicks Off With Premiere of Paolo Sorrentino's 'La Grazia', Francis Ford Coppola Tribute to Werner Herzog The Offer 'Rocky' Found: Anthony Ippolito to Play Sylvester Stallone in Amazon MGM's Movie Behind Making of Boxing Classic (Exclusive) Oscars 2026 AMPAS Crowns 2025 Student Academy Award Winners venice film festival reviews 'La Grazia' Review: Toni Servillo Is Magnificent in Paolo Sorrentino's Exquisite Character Study of a Powerful Man Taking Stock Werner Herzog Francis Ford Coppola, at First Red Carpet Since Heart Procedure, Gets Round of Applause From Photographers Nicole Scherzinger 'Building the Band' Winner 3Quency Signs With Records and Columbia Records (Exclusive) Venice Film Festival 2025 Venice Film Festival Kicks Off With Premiere of Paolo Sorrentino's 'La Grazia', Francis Ford Coppola Tribute to Werner Herzog The Offer 'Rocky' Found: Anthony Ippolito to Play Sylvester Stallone in Amazon MGM's Movie Behind Making of Boxing Classic (Exclusive) Oscars 2026 AMPAS Crowns 2025 Student Academy Award Winners venice film festival reviews 'La Grazia' Review: Toni Servillo Is Magnificent in Paolo Sorrentino's Exquisite Character Study of a Powerful Man Taking Stock Werner Herzog Francis Ford Coppola, at First Red Carpet Since Heart Procedure, Gets Round of Applause From Photographers Nicole Scherzinger 'Building the Band' Winner 3Quency Signs With Records and Columbia Records (Exclusive)