IF the goal was to get out from under a contract for something even better, he succeeded. He also is doing aces in getting free publicity.
With an ack-tor you never know if it’s for real or not. Joaquin Phoenix just got off his “I’m Still Here” public weirdness jag. That was an act and everyone knew it.
I wish I could say this a stunt but I think we’ve passed the point where Charlie will say “just kidding”.