Joaquin Phoenix Gets Letterman Do-Over

NEW YORK (AP/CBS) Get ready to record this one.

Actor Joaquin Phoenix, whose last appearance on David Letterman's show has been replayed endlessly in all its weirdness, is getting a do-over.

The CBS show said Monday that Phoenix was booked to appear on the "The Late Show With David Letterman" on Sept. 22. A documentary on Phoenix's attempt to become a hip-hop musician, directed by Casey Affleck, was released earlier this month.

The beaded, sunglass-wearing Phoenix's odd guest turn with Letterman in February 2009 was punctuated by uncomfortable silence and Letterman's request that the star Oscar-nominated star "tell us about your days with the Unabomber."

It drew about 8 million online views on YouTube and the CBS website. Letterman will replay that show Thursday.

Affleck's movie, called "I'm Still Here," opened in theaters in 20 cities last week, just after its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. Afflleck is married to Phoenix's sister Summer and is considered one of the actor's best friend

Critics appear to be divided on the film and apparently are as befuddled as the rest of the movies audience. Most ask: Is it for real or is it a hoax?

See The Video of Joaquin Phoenix on Letterman