Joaquin Phoenix to Join Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter?

Joaquin Phoenix to Join Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter?

The "retired" actor and wanna-be rapper seems to be eying a role in the upcoming Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter film alongside Benjamin Walker.

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By ecksmanfan - Jan 31, 2011 07:01 PM EST
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Source: Deadline

It is being reported at Deadline that Joaquin Phoenix is looking to come out of "retirement" to co-star in the upcoming Timur Bekmambetov-directed big screen version of Seth Grahame-Smith's Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.

Joaquin Phoenix is the front-runner to play the mentor who teaches the 16th President how to kill bloodsuckers in Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter for 20th Century Fox. Phoenix has met on the project and I'm told that it's his if he wants it.


The role would be Henry, a mythical, ageless character who guides the young Lincoln, turning him into an axe-wielding vampire killer.

If this casting indeed comes to fruition, it could be a promising sign for the talent, yet eclectic actor. If you'll remember a while back, Phoenix took a hiatus to become a "rapper," drastically changing his looks and his demeanor, causing many to question his sanity. He went on to star in the "mock-umentary, " I'm Still Here which was directed by Casey Affleck. No doubt Phoenix would be a great addition to the cast, as he has no shortage of talent and his past roles have proven that.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is being directed by Timur Bekmambetov and will be produced by Tim Burton. Joaquin Phoenix would be joining the recently announced Benjamin Walker should he accept.
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biggcess
biggcess - 1/31/2011, 8:17 PM
Huh?!?!?!

BTW ...... FIRST!!!!!
Checkmate
Checkmate - 1/31/2011, 8:36 PM
LIKE! Love Joaquin Phoenix.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 1/31/2011, 8:36 PM
His eccentric attitude and his decision to become a rapper was all fake, for the movie I'm Still Here. So in no way did he ever retire, he was just playing his character in the mockumentary until the movie was released.
SHHH
SHHH - 1/31/2011, 8:38 PM
Joaquin Phoenix is Fine.. He is also doin Edgar Allen Poe!!

http://www.slashfilm.com/joaquin-phoenix-to-play-edgar-allan-poe-in-the-beautiful-cigar-girl/
ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 1/31/2011, 9:09 PM
Nowhere did I say he was insane. Joaquin has always been very eclectic in his personal life. Yes, I know that was all an act.
JorEl77
JorEl77 - 1/31/2011, 9:15 PM
If Joaquin Phoenix is gonna be in this movie,sh*ts gonna get muthaf**kin crazy,Hell Yeah.He did a hell of a job in Walk the Line playing a music icon,that being Johnny Cash.This movie should be pretty tight!!!
akthunder
akthunder - 1/31/2011, 9:33 PM
I loved the book. I cant wait for the movie.
Daniellantern
Daniellantern - 1/31/2011, 9:35 PM
wow, comeback from career hiatus?
he is a great actor. i mean, watch him in gladiator (one of my fave movie..)
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 1/31/2011, 10:06 PM
ecksman, if you know, then your headline should not say wanna-be rapper. negative connotation.
RyanTcone
RyanTcone - 1/31/2011, 11:09 PM
More bang for his headline, if it happened even in a fictional basis the editors here will draw it up as substance for their articles. Also he WAS a rapper, so I dont get the "wanna be" part if he can slap an old "mission accomplished" stamp on that.

Common sense isnt so common kids.
SKGannbit
SKGannbit - 2/1/2011, 12:16 AM
what the hell? this movie sounds like some bull sh!t! abraham lincoln fighting vampires? hollywood has truly ran out of ideas if this sh!t idea of a book becomes a movie.
croniccris
croniccris - 2/1/2011, 12:40 AM
i dont care for joaquin phoenix his whole wanna be rapper stunt n that mockumentry movie just looked stupid and immature...
RyanTcone
RyanTcone - 2/1/2011, 2:59 AM
Im still here and the concept behind it was brilliant film making... Sorry it wasnt a film with Jason Statham where his only dialogue is punching and a makeout scene 3/4 through the movie, idiot.
RyanTcone
RyanTcone - 2/1/2011, 2:59 AM
Also, this movie will be absolute shit. Im content waiting until late 2012 when Daniel Day-Lewis plays Lincoln while directed by Spielburg
ThunderCougarFalconBird
ThunderCougarFalconBird - 2/1/2011, 3:56 AM
It's shocking that there are still people who think he really did quit acting and try to become a hobo-rapper! It was all a stunt for a movie!! He's an amazing actor, easily the best part of Gladiator which is great in itself!


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AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 2/1/2011, 4:05 AM
Cool!:)
theartofoneness
theartofoneness - 2/1/2011, 4:40 AM
So obviously most of you didnt find out the whole thing was a hoax. Joaquin makes it quite clear that its a hoax in many interviews including a revisit to letterman. The films was so out there that its too good to be true. There is an interview on the dvd with him and the original interviewer, the one he broke the retirement news to, and its funny to watch. joaquin acts completely normal, how you would expect him to be. The interviewer describes how he knew something was up because casey afflec kept smiling and then he noticed joaquins film crew creeping.

anyway that being said, i look forward to seeing him in many more roles and am definitely happy it was all fake :D
Gmoney84
Gmoney84 - 2/1/2011, 6:27 AM
I'll say straight-up, I had no idea it was a hoax. I saw that original Letterman interview the night it aired and I was like, "Wow, this dude is on some serious drugs...for realz." One things for sure, I'll be watching I'm Still Here tonight.
THULK
THULK - 2/1/2011, 6:31 AM
@ TABOO. HULK thinks that intelligent women are sexy and hot!!!!!!!
nuck82
nuck82 - 2/1/2011, 7:50 AM
nothing like staring at a hair lip for 2 hours on a big screen lol
Ryden
Ryden - 2/1/2011, 8:17 AM
"I'm Still Here" was a joke remember, the whole "becoming a rapper" thing was a hoax, a pretty good one too because it [frick]ed up his career.
RyanTcone
RyanTcone - 2/1/2011, 9:02 AM
[frick]ed up his career? Pretty sure hes still getting work and is being offered some high profile roles. Try not to talk out your ass for the sake of saying something there ror--errrrr---ryden.
StrangerX
StrangerX - 2/1/2011, 10:28 AM
Pheonix is a great actor. If he's a part of this makes me more excited. I like the idea of this movie I just hope they don't get to crazy with the look of the Vampires. I'm hoping for something between Van Helsing and Interview with the Vampire
skinnyglasses
skinnyglasses - 2/1/2011, 1:25 PM
Okay, people on here really need to read the book before saying Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a shit idea. The book is written wonderfully and the idea is supposed to be ridiculous.
Don't bash what you don't know about.

And Phoenix would be great for it! He's a great talent.
flames809
flames809 - 2/1/2011, 2:28 PM
thought he quite to become a rapper
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