Joaquin Phoenix Quits Acting: "I'm Done"

Oscar-nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix made a shocking announcement to "Extra," saying, "I want to take this opportunity...to give you the exclusive ... that this will be my last performance as an actor... I'm not doing films anymore."

Probed further by "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli, "Are you serious?" Phoenix, who was curiously being followed by his own camera crews, reiterated, "Yeah. I'm working on my music. I'm done. I've been through that."

Penacoli, still suspicious, followed up with Casey Affleck who was standing next to Phoenix. Penacoli asked, "I take it that he's kidding?" Affleck responded, "I don't think he's kidding. He's got music and stuff."

Today, "Extra" contacted Phoenix's rep for clarification and got this response: "That is what he told me."

Comments

[Mustang Sally]

Until the next time...

[ohioan73]

His portrayal of Johnny Cash touched my heart. I have a brother who died when I was adolescent, I blamed myself, I wore black for years (still do) and when people asked me if I was going to a funeral, I said: "I dont know. Maybe I am." I never even knew these things about J.C. before I saw Joaquin's portrayal. He channeled J.C so well. Maybe because he also lost a brother, the famous River Phoenix. I could see the pain came from a real place.

Good luck Joaquin in whatever you do.

[gypsysoul111]

so true. he got robbed when he didn't get an oscar for walk the line!

[gypsysoul111]

also meant to say sorry for your loss

[strangerinthenight]

Maybe it's time to move on. Bet your brother wants you to be happy and remember those good times.

[CranioColicReflex]

Now, Salvador Milwaukee can get that big break he's been waiting for.

[ofcoursejesusisblack]

Who is Joaquin Phoenix ?

[Fugaziaol]

Jerry Penacoli smells a rat.

[retrocozayshin]

He'll be back.

[typingisnotactivism]

Heath Ledger dies.
Joaquin Phoenix quits.
Chihuahua 2 out in time for Xmas.
Nooooooooo­oooooooooo­oooooooooo­o.

[akkadian]

one of the best of his generation....

[vorhese]

SEND...
MAX IN SPACE

[imfedup]

What music???

[misanthropexlife]

He's recording an album. He learned to play the guitar and sing for Walk the Line and he said in an interview that he's really pursuing that.

[missedith]

Like all of us, he should do what makes him feel most happy and fulfilled.

[LolaP]

what.like.ever.

[aaronsanders]

Nooo!!! I love his work!!!!!

http://www.votesmarter2008.com

(Please spread them like butter...I talked to the producers and they've said they've had so many people tell them that they learned so much from the site, that they're trying to make it go viral ...)

[scotty68]

I'm vexed. I'm terribly vexed.

[gurukalehuru]

If he wants to quit acting to pursue a career in music, I wish him all the best.
If he wants to quit acting to sit around the house in his underwear and drink beer,I wish him all the best.

Someone mentioned Quills. Man, what a great film that was.

[chevyval]

He doesn't drink beer or alcohol.

[Pythia]

I was busy laughing at Scotty's vexed comment.... but thank you for reminding me. He was devastating in Quills.