According to Discussing Film, Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix has reportedly entered negotiations for the leading role in director Ari Aster’s next horror film titled Beau is Afraid.
This project will mark the Aster’s third directorial project to date after previously working on two acclaimed films: 2018’s Hereditary starring Toni Collette, and 2019’s Midsommar starring Florence Pugh.
This project will again be written, directed and produced by Ari Aster through his Square Peg production company banner.
During his journey, he runs into various crazy supernatural threats.”