Joaquin Phoenix's Doctor Strange Talks Are 'Dead Dead Dead'

Joaquin Phoenix and his pet pup go for a hike together on the sunny Saturday (October 18) in Los Angeles.

The 39-year-old actor has been subject to so many rumors that he could be playing Doctor Strange in the upcoming Marvel film, and even though reports swirled he was out, many still believed he was in the running!

Over the weekend, Joaquin‘s publicist released a statement saying talks are “dead dead dead. A couple of weeks ago they mutually decided to part ways. It was over before the New York Film Festival,” (via The Wrap).

10+ pictures inside of Joaquin Phoenix going for a hike…