Danny Ramirez is ready to talk about the "disappointing" experience of having Joaquin Phoenix abruptly exit a film the two were set to co-star in. Ramirez landed the co-lead role in Todd Haynes' now-shelved queer romance after what Ramirez called an "extensive" audition process.

Joaquin Phoenix left a trail of broken hearts when he walked away from Todd Haynes ' untitled gay period romance period film in August, among them, one belonging to his costar Danny Ramirez.

"It's definitely disappointing. If anything, it just gave me more inspiration to keep driving, keep pushing, and knowing that I’m on the right path and approaching the work the right way. So, that’s what I’m excited about.

Danny Ramirez, who was set to star alongside Joaquin Phoenix in a gay romance film from Todd Haynes, said the situation is 'disappointing.'

Variety's Marc Malkin interviewed Ramirez, who recently finished filming for the second season of The Last of Us, at the recent Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles and talked about a project he had lined up with Phoenix and director Todd Haynes.

Danny Ramirez was disappointed when Joaquin Phoenix pulled out of their gay romance film at the last minute. Back in August, the Oscar-winning actor pulled out of Todd Haynes's next film just five days before shooting began in Mexico after he reportedly got "cold feet" about the gay romance story.

Danny Ramirez has spoken out on Joaquin Phoenix's decision to drop out of gay romance film they were both set to star in just days before filming started.