Ugh, Hollywood casting drama again. Pedro Pascal is a solid choice, he has that weathered charisma for a 1930s noir cop and could really sell the doomed romance with Danny Ramirez. I’m cautiously excited.
That said, Joaquin walking out so close to shoot leaves a bad taste. This story sounds like it could be powerful if Haynes actually leans into the corruption and racial exploitation elements rather than just polishing it into a glossy period romance.
Mostly I just want the movie to handle the queer relationship with depth, not as a plot device to boost prestige. If Pascal and Ramirez have real chemistry and Haynes keeps the teeth in the film, this could be great. If not, it’ll just be another pretty period piece.
This is notably also not the first gay romance drama that Pescal has played in and with how well he did in “Strange Way of Life” I’m really hopeful he can do well here too. Similar to thoughts you expressed.
I also agree with the statement about Joaquin walking out leaving a bad taste…
