Casey Affleck Is Still Here, Even If Joaquin Phoenix Isn't

Even though the bearded star, Joaquin Phoenix, of I'm Still Here wasn't well, there, his brother-in-law and colleague on the film, Casey Affleck, showed up to represent the flick at its premiere  during the 67th Venice Film Festival at the Sala Grande Palazzo Del Cinema on Monday in Venice.

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During the filming of the mockumentary, Joaquin made a series of bizarre appearances, tried to rap, and just appeared generally out of it.

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It must be nice to have a steady guy like Casey to back you up when you can't show up! Or maybe his absence is all part of the act?