Joaquin Phoenix fainted in a "very intense" scene on the set of his upcoming film Beau Is Afraid, according to its director Ari Aster.
The Joker actor, 48, was shooting a scene with co-star Patti LuPone, 73, when the incident happened.
Speaking at a Q&A panel in New York, the Midsommar director discussed his upcoming film after screening it for the moviegoers.