The report states that the table read went ahead at De Niro’s company’s offices. Phoenix – who is rumoured to be one of De Niro’s favourite actors – apparently feels he performs better when he’s the most spontaneous he can be, and believes rehearsing his lines with his fellow cast members goes against this.
Joaquin Phoenix is said to have “clashed” with Robert De Niro during the production of Joker.
The table read didn’t affect his performance considering he won the Oscar for Best Actor at this year’s ceremony.
Last year, it was revealed Phoenix would randomly walk off set in the middle of takes, which would make his co-stars “worried”.