Joaquin Phoenix Undergoes Shocking Transformation in First Look at Disappointment Blvd. Joaquin Phoenix Undergoes Shocking Transformation in First Look at Disappointment Blvd. Known for his extreme transformations, Joaquin Phoenix is unrecognizable in his new secret Ari Aster project. Joaquin Phoenix is a master when it comes to disappearing into a role using all of his talents, but it goes without saying that his body transformations have proven to be limitless. In his new project, Disappointment Blvd., he has, again, become someone anew. Sporting a belly that would give Mark Wahlberg some competition and wispy gray hair, he can be seen shooting his new project on the streets on Montreal.