Joaquin Phoenix in Jesus face Rooney Mara?

Actor Joaquin Phoenix is ​​in discussion to interpret Jesus in the film about Mary Magdalene directed by Garth Davis, the title role is played by Rooney Mara.

A new size of expected performance may Joaquin Phoenix! According to Deadline , the actor three times Oscar nominee was offered the role of Jesus in the biopic on Mary Magdalene. The latter, a disciple of Jesus is to be interpreted by Rooney Mara.

It would be a reunion for the two actors, who have already given the answer in Her Spike Jonze. For its part, Phoenix is ​​also announced in Far Bright Star, a western set in 1916 directed by Casey Affleck. Could this commitment disappear if he was hired to play Jesus?

Anyway, the film will be distributed in the US by the Weinstein Company, as saying that the Oscar nominations are considered. The Weinstein Company is the champion of obtaining coveted statuettes lobbying. Negotiations with Phoenix just started, and an update of this announcement expected within days or weeks.