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Harnett said he still regretted not kissing Phoenix.

It is hard to overstate the impact of Brokeback Mountain on the pop culture landscape in 2005. Adapted from a short story by Anne Plux, directed by Ang Lee, starring Heath Ledger and Jack Gyllenhaal, two of the most popular actors at the time, it seems destined to succeed in retrospect. But the movie’s gay love story and unforgettable sex scenes caused the biggest sensation, portraying the complex and tragic relationship between Cowboy Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist in a way that mainstream movies have never seen before. Relationship.

However, this movie is almost completely different.

In a recent interview with News.com.au, actor Josh Harnett revealed that he and the clown star Joaquin Phoenix initially lined up to play Ennis and Jack, but due to schedule conflicts, they had to withdraw. project.

"I originally planned to shoot "Brokeback Mountain," he said. "I signed a contract with Black Dahlia. I had to shoot, so I had to quit... This is a completely different movie. It's me and Joaquin Phoenix. But they continue with Heath and Jack."

Then he joked: "I have always wanted to kiss Joaquin, so this is my biggest regret."

Of course, Ledger and Gyllenhaal eventually performed quite well in these roles, and both were nominated for Oscars for their outstanding performances. Gyllenhaal had previously stated that Ledger, who died in 2008, was very proud of the film and "protected" its core love story.

"When the film was released, he was very serious about the political issues surrounding the film," Gyllenhaal told Out. "Many times people want to have fun and make fun of it, and he is so serious that he really doesn't want to hear anything being made fun of."