Joaquin Phoenix

What can be said about Joaquin Phoenix and his method? The actor tricked an entire world into believing he quit acting in favor of becoming a rapper, just to make a mockumentary. And then he came back with a vengeance, and was nominated for an Oscar for his terrific performance in The Master.

The actor was heavily courted by Marvel. For what role? For the role that eventually went to Benedict Cumberbatch. Can you imagine Joaquin Phoenix as the Sorcerer Supreme? If Benedict Cumberbatch looks perfect, Phoenix would have been even better.

So why did he refuse? Because of the same reason that so many young actors accept – multi-picture deals. I guess he didn’t want to be tied to a single character for too many years.

It’s a shame he didn’t take the role. But maybe it’s for the better.