More than 15 years ago, Joaquin Phoenix was responsible for one of the first viral moments of the Internet when he appeared on The late show with David Letterman in character.
The winner of the Oscars recently told his “horrible” appearance on February 11, 2009 in the talk show, who came after doing the pre-work I’m still there (2010), who saw Phoenix stop acting to pursue a hip-hop career.
“I realized that it was just a little silly, so I recalled them and said,” Listen, that’s what I do. I’m coming here and I’m doing all of this “” he said The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
“‘And I just want Dave to love, laser. I just want it to be really dangerous, ”continued Phoenix. “It was the kind of intention … I always wanted to get this reaction and see how I would answer this. It was therefore advantageous for anyone to know, except if necessary. ”
Although it remembers that the interview was “horrible”, Phoenix noted: “It was strange because in some ways, it was a success, and it was also that one of the worst nights of my life.”
I’m still there, American poster, Joaquin Phoenix, 2010. © Magnolia Pictures
THE Eddington The actor said the appearance “was so uncomfortable”, adding: “I regret it. I will never do it again. I’m really sorry.”
I’m still there Grossed $ 626,396 worldwide and has a 53% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, was “disturbing” and “painful to watch”.
Following the film, Affleck paid prosecution brought by producer Amanda White and the director of photography Magdalena Gorka, alleging sexual harassment, an infliction of emotional distress and violation of an oral contract.
