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Why Joaquin Phoenix Didn’t Reprise Johnny Cash Role in ‘A Complete Unknown’

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Phoenix scored his first Best Actor Oscar nomination for playing Johnny Cash in 2005’s “Walk the Line.”

Matt Wilstein

Senior Editor

Updated Dec. 30 2024 5:11PM EST / Published Dec. 30 2024 5:10PM EST

WTL-664 Joaquin Phoenix plays music legend Johnny Cash in WALK THE LINE. Photo credit: Ken Regan
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Matt Wilstein

Matt Wilstein

Senior Editor

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