Pedro Pascal Steals Spotlight
Producer Christine Vachon praises Pascal's performance in Todd Haynes' film De Noche, saying he was 'born to play' the lead role after Joaquin Phoenix's exit
Christine Vachon, the producer of Todd Haynes' film De Noche, has expressed her satisfaction with the new version of the film, currently in post-production. Vachon praised Pedro Pascal's performance, saying he was 'born to play' the lead role, after Joaquin Phoenix exited the project in 2024.
Vachon's comments came during an industry talk at the Edinburgh Film Festival, where she joked that she likes Pascal better than Phoenix. The film's locale was also changed from Guadalajara to Mexico City after Pascal joined the project, which Vachon noted was a creative improvement.
Pedro Pascal took over the leading role in De Noche after Joaquin Phoenix's exit, and Vachon has worked with him previously on the film Materialists. Vachon has a long history of collaboration with Todd Haynes, having worked with him on several films, including Poison, Safe, and Carol.
The film's production was initially disrupted by Phoenix's exit, but Vachon has stated that the 'do-over' allowed them to find a better shoot location and ultimately benefited the movie. With no release date announced yet, De Noche is currently in post-production, and Vachon's praise for Pascal's performance has generated excitement for the film.
## Why it matters The success of De Noche is significant for the film's cast and crew, as well as for the independent film industry as a whole. Christine Vachon's production company, Killer Films, has backed several notable independent films, including Happiness, Boys Don’t Cry, and Carol. The film's queer romance theme and talented cast, including Pedro Pascal and Danny Ramirez, make it a highly anticipated release.
## What happens next As De Noche nears completion, fans and critics alike are eagerly awaiting its release. With Vachon's praise for Pascal's performance and the film's updated locale, expectations are high for this Todd Haynes-directed film. The film's success will depend on its reception by audiences and critics, but with its talented cast and crew, it is likely to generate significant buzz in the film industry.
