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Will Joaquin Phoenix Return to Acting in "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter?"

Last week, we told you that Benjamin Walker will walk the part of Honest Abe in Timur Bekmambetov's "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter." We also told you that besides the beloved President, another juicy role in the film is the part of Henry Sturges, Lincoln's mentor who taught him how to slay vamps. Now, Deadline is saying that Joaquin Phoenix could return to acting playing the plum role!

The role was previously offered to "Inception's " Tom Hardy until the actor chose to work on Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises. " Apparently, Phoenix has met with 20th Century Fox and Bekmambetov and was told that the role is his if he wants it!

Like what I said in my "Two Lovers" (Phoenix's last film before he went play-pretend bonkers)

Joaquin Phoenix has been reduced to being a tabloid fodder. His announcement to quit from acting to become a rap artist has brought punch lines to numerous late-night talk shows.

But before you jump on the “Joaquin-Phoenix-is-Crazy” bandwagon, let me remind you of Joaquin Phoenix, the actor twice nominated for the Academy Awards. Surely you remember his scene-stealing performance in “Gladiator” as Commodus, or when he successfully channeled Johnny Cash in “Walk the Line.”

In his supposed last film, “Two Lovers,” Phoenix brilliantly displays raw talent seldom seen from an actor of his age. The film is a romantic drama elevated by the actor’s performance.

Or "I'm Still Here" movie reviews, Phoenix is a great actor and he should not forget acting!

One for action-thriller fans, the other for documentary buffs - two films to choose from this weekend. We have "Resident Evil: Afterlife" and "I'm Still Here," the documentary (or a mockumentary, or both?) about the career reinvention of Joaquin Phoenix as documented by his brother-in-law, Casey Affleck. "I'm Still Here" is in limited release so check your local theaters. Here are more info of both movies from Yahoo:

"Resident Evil: Afterlife"

In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice, continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead - and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap.

  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Suspense/Horror, Thriller and Sequel
  • Running Time: 1 hr. 36 min.
  • Release Date: September 10, 2010 (wide)
  • MPAA Rating: R for sequences of strong violence and language.
  • Distributors: Sony Pictures Releasing

Cast and Credits

  • Starring: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Kim Coates, Shawn Roberts, Sergio Peris-Mencheta
  • Directed by: Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Produced by: Martin Moszkowicz, Victor Hadida, Paul W.S. Anderson

"I'm Still Here"

"I'm Still Here" follows Oscar-nominee Joaquin Phoenix as he announces his retirement from a successful film career in the fall of 2008 and sets off to reinvent himself as a hip hop musician.

  • Genres: Documentary, Musical/Performing Arts and Biopic
  • Running Time: 1 hr. 48 min.
  • Release Date: September 10th, 2010 (limited)
  • MPAA Rating: R
  • Distributors: Magnolia Pictures

Cast and Credits

  • Starring: Joaquin Phoenix
  • Directed by: Casey Affleck
  • Produced by: Joaquin Phoenix, Amanda White, Casey Affleck

So this is great news! The role of Henry Sturges is like Lincoln's Dumbledore, or Gandalf, or Yoda! Or heck, even similar to Buffy's Giles. And we always remember the person who taught our hero everything, don't we?

Let's wait and see if Phoenix will bite into the role! He should! Oh, and have I told you how much I love the book? You should read it!

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