Joaquin Phoenix earned a Golden Globe and picked up an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Johnny Cash in 2005′s Walk the Line. Interestingly, he competed with one of his former co-stars to land the role.
The hit movie saw Joaquin starring alongside Reese Witherspoon and received warm reviews upon its release.
During a recent interview, Joaquin‘s former co-star revealed why they rejected the chance to play the music legend, which helped secure him the part.
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