Pedro Pascal Poised to Save Steamy Gay Romance Film De Noche After Phoenix Exit

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The past few days have been a whirlwind for Pedro Pascal, with one headline dominating entertainment news. Multiple outlets including Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline report that Pedro Pascal is currently in negotiations to star in Todd Haynes’ highly anticipated gay romance film De Noche, stepping into a role that was originally developed and then vacated by Joaquin Phoenix. Production for De Noche had been derailed in August 2024 when Phoenix abruptly left just five days before filming was scheduled to begin in Guadalajara, Mexico. Sources say the story centers on a corrupt cop and his younger lover, set against the atmospheric backdrop of 1930s Los Angeles and Mexico, with Danny Ramirez slated as Pascal’s co-star and social media exploding over their possible on-screen chemistry. The project had built a considerable following after Phoenix’s initial involvement and the abrupt shutdown last year left fans and industry insiders disappointed. Now Pascal is being seen as the potential savior who could bring fresh momentum to this ambitious, boundary-pushing NC-17-rated drama.

The news rippled through entertainment circles and social media with fans expressing unbridled excitement at the prospect of Pascal leading such a complex and potentially career-defining narrative. Twitter and Instagram were awash with memes and celebratory posts, many referencing his status as the “internet daddy,” and suggesting that his paired romance with Ramirez was already “shipping” hard among the online community. While Pascal’s casting is not official—his reps and the studio have declined to comment so far—this sudden public fervor and the weight of the directors and producers behind the project signal significant momentum and suggest the deal is all but sealed.

Meanwhile, Pascal’s name surfaced in retrospective coverage of his busy summer, which saw him featured in three notable releases: Materialists, Eddington, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. He was initially set to star in Zach Cregger’s horror movie Weapons, but a combination of scheduling conflicts and last year’s actors’ strike resulted in his role being recast to Josh Brolin, with Cregger revealing that Pascal’s packed calendar caused “turmoil” for the project.

Other than these film developments, there have been no major sightings or public events involving Pascal in recent days, nor any notable interviews or public statements, according to People and The Hollywood Reporter. The dominant story remains De Noche and its significance as a potential high-profile turning point in his career; industry watchers are waiting for the official announcement and for Pascal to weigh in, but the consensus is that if this goes ahead, De Noche will be seen as a milestone both for Pascal’s résumé and for contemporary queer period dramas in Hollywood.

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