Jake Gyllenhaal celebrated his Drama League nomination yesterday by joining the other 19,032 nominees at Madison Square Garden to watch the Celtics/Knicks playoff game.
Looks like Jake got a kick out of Spike Lee:
The first still from An Enemy:
Random shots: Jake on the street:
Jake with Glen Hansard prepare for the Poetry & the Creative Mind benefit last week:
Jake at the Edible Schoolyard benefit last week:
(Thanks to Jake Gyllenhaal Brazil/Monica for the second shot, which looks lke a screen grab of Jake on the jumbotron. And to Stephanie, as always.)
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Will update when there are non-watermarked photos.
And LikeMonaLisa, thanks for posting that photo. Did the poster say that Jake just wandered into the frame? I tried to go to the weibo, but you have to register. And I don't speak Chinese :)
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yes. the poster was taking pics there and all the sudden, Jake went into.
LikeMonalisa
OH my.... so many photos of jake...Oh dear... I´m over excited,that beard is so beautiful, Thanks UV, Now i gonna make some chamomile tea extra strong.
Hi Lara! LOL:)
Awww, he looks like he's having a great time with Marcus.: ) Relaxed, smiling, etc. And yes,Lara, I love the way he looks, too.
Meant to say, monica, your Jake Gyllenhaal Brasil site is fantastic!
Off topic, but did you see that American Psycho the play was planning on premiering in London? Could we convince Jake to play the lead?
Linda would be great!
Thanks UV yes either it's feast or famine here sure have been seeing more pics of him the last couple of days.Wonder who won. I don't follow basket ball
Hi everybody, Stephanie put more beautiful pics.:
April 23 - Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks - Game Two
Spike lee is hilarious, and jake, well as handsome as Always.
Looks like Jake was enjoying the cheerleaders, too.
Kathryn Arnold @katarnold212 56m
Juuuust walked by Jake Gyllenhaal. #lifeinnyc
http://pinterest.com/pin/290834088406616182/
WOW:)
HI FP, Sorry but the page just did not open, i tried all ways I know. Do you have a name or tag that a can use? Thankssssssssssssss a lot!!!!
FP, it's gorgeous like he posed for it.
Hi Lara try with this:
drawing/"Jake Gyllenhaal", coloured pencil drawing by Michael Leighton
is a portrait of Jake impressive similarity and intensity:)
Scott, I was left breathless when I saw it!:)
FP, thanks it was absolutely brilliant.
Jake so happy for NY Knicks! Yeah!
UV, that picture I reblog from another tumblr, but thanks for the mention of my tumblr.
Thank you too, Bob.
A surprise this morning to see my tumblr at the film stage
Let's go Knicks, yes! I assume Jake was rooting for the Celtics so it was good to see that he was having a good time.
Love the An Enemy still, congrats to you Monica!
New photos from Edible Schoolyard NYC's Spring Benefit
photo photo
Thanks, Ma G. Just posted those. A lot of photos in this post. It's like the old days!
Congrats on the Film Stage mention, Monica. Very cool. There was a bit of buzz for the photo around the web, so that's a good thing.
That was a beautiful drawing. There are a lot of people out there drawing, Jake, some better than others :) That was really nice.
What an inspired title for this post U V, and a great movie too! He looks so happy and animated in the bb photos, the photo of Spike Lee is a hoot!
The first peek of An Enemy ( I'm glad they changed the title back). Kudos Monica for getting the scoop!
That is one stunning drawing of Jake, he's very talented.
Wish I could see the drawing I can't seem to get it.
Heather Anderson @HSingstheBlues
Jake Gyllenhaal in my soul class. Happy 30th birthday to me.
This girl is from LA, or jake is there or is a big big big mistake.
No Lara the girl is in NY, She leaves for LA on Monday
Heather Anderson @HSingstheBlues 9m
@whinebytheglass I am! Start the drive to LA on Monday. Crazy town!
Heather Anderson @HSingstheBlues 19h
Stop and smell the tulips. #newyork #spring http://instagram.com/p/YgB14rNV8P/
Karish Patel @karishy4 17m
jake gyllenhaal was walking on forbes just an fyi
I don't know what is forbes
Cool FP thanks, I don´t know what Forbes is either, Sorry.
I think she talking about of Forbes Magazine Museum.
This is the most recent tweet from the person who saw Jake on Forbes street:
" haha its not him but he looks exactly like him"
1 min. ago
Well it was hard he was at soul cycle and the museum at the same time!:)
"Ni4LL LVZ ViCT0RiA@Flanman931h
Jake Gyllenhaal has recorded a Great Gatsby audio book. I can't wait to enlighten my brain again whilst slowly rubbing my naked body."
Lol I had the same thought.
Anyone who knows me knows that I Never spot celebrities but Jake gyllenhal just passed me in a Dosa restaurant in soho!
for a moment I read dorsia lol
I don't know anything about Guys and Dolls but it makes me sad to see Channing Tatum and JGL rumored for it.
UV, I have not seen the movie.
I remember Ewan McGregor act in the musical play few years ago in London.
Me too, UV. I love old movie classics like G&D, and anything with Marlon Brando & Jean Simmons was high on my list.
Maybe they floated those names to see what the reaction would be. Mine is "Ugh!" Channing can't even sing, and JGL is all wrong for the part of Nathan Detroit. I'm assuming he'd be Nathan.Either one. They are both wrong for it.
Plus, G&D is dated. I don't think it would work as a movie today.
Stephen Brown @glitterville 2m
As Costumer for the movie "October Sky" I had to snap daily pics of Jake Gyllenhaal ✨#ThrowBackThursday pic.twitter.com/SFrpZG56TJ
Cute:)
Channing can't even sing,
or act Bobbyanna ;)
Justin Kroll @krolljvar 1m
EXCLU: Jake Gyllenhaal to star in indie thriller NIGHTCRAWLER with Tony Gilroy producing and Dan Gilroy helming http://bit.ly/14ftajg
Jake Gyllenhaal To Star in Indie ‘Nightcrawler’ (EXCLUSIVE)
ake Gyllenhaal is continuing to focus on edgy, adult thrillers as he is set to star along with Rene Russo in the indie “Nightcrawler” that Tony Gilroy will produce.
Dan Gilroy is helming from a script he penned.
Story follows the story of a driven young man who discovers the nocturnal world of L.A. freelance crime journalism.
Gilroy will produce along with Gyllenhaal and Jennifer Fox along with Michel Litvak and David Lancaster who are producing and financing via their Bold Films banner.
Sierra/Affinity will kick off international sales in Cannes. The film marks the directorial debut for Dan, who co-wrote “The Bourne Legacy” with his Tony.
Since leaving CAA and joining WME, Gyllenhaal has tackled more story-driven adult dramas including indie “An Enemy” and Alcon Entertainment’s “Prisoners” with Hugh Jackman.
He is also repped by Bloom Hergott. Russo can be seen next in the indie “Frank and Cindy” and is repped by CAA and manager John Crosby.
Dan and Tony Gilroy are repped by CAA.
He will also produce! Yeah Jake!
What is Bloom Hergott?
Good news about the new film.
Monica Bloom Hergott is a law firm in Beverly Hills
This is wonderful news!!! YAAAY!
Sounds good. Love the title, too.
I tink Bloom Hergott is a law practice. Entertainment lawyers.
Yeah Jake, busy man. Renee Russo is so gorgeous.
I saw that about Guys and Dolls, I disagree about the casting of JGL, he may look like a very young Sinatra but Channing I think is good casting.
Some "sidebar" gossip: Rene Russo is married to Dan Gilroy. He also wrote Real Steel, that starred Hugh Jackman.
He wrote the Bourne movies. Matt Damon refused to do the fourth one because he wanted his director Paul Greengrass, who left the project, so Tony Gilroy stepped in to direct Jeremy Renner.
Oops! Sorry, mary! I didn't realize you'd posted the info about the law firm. : )
Thats ok Bobbyanna I didn't know they were entertainment lawyers:)
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jake-gyllenhaal-star-as-crime-446669
The Hollywood Reporter has more information about the project including domestic & international distribution info. They plan to start shooting in October.
Robert Elswit will be the cinepatographer. : )
Robert Elswit will be the cinepatographer. : )
Yes!!!
That means Mississippi Grind will be filmed in the summer?
Monica I think it is very likely since the movie was already sold at the Berlinale.Right?
"That means Mississippi Grind will be filmed in the summer?"
I thought that was moved to Fall as well.
^^ That's what I was talking about.
Funny to see some people thinking he was going to play Nightcrawler from X-MEN!
When it rains it does pour when it come yo Jake, Lol! Love all the pics of him out and about and enjoying himself.
Love the plot of his new film and how awesome that he is one of the producers.
Russo is a blast from the past, it will be fantastic to see her on the big screen again.
"Russo is a blast from the past, it will be fantastic to see her on the big screen again."
Lol, I guess you didn't see Thor. Me either.
No Scott I didn't. I had no idea she was on that.
Thor wasn't on my to see list!
What amazing News. I love crime movies, will be amazing. just saw many of this misunderstanding in the nett:
Daniel Kurniawan @dankuur
For a moment I thought it's about X-Men. #sigh RT @detikcom: Jake Gyllenhaal Jadi Reporter Kriminal di 'Nightcrawler' http://de.tk/LMKgi
Like Monica said, will be funny see kind of mistake happen.:-)
Good Morning beautiful people!:)
New An Enamy pics on IHJ!:)
I figured you all would have heard about the news about the new movie Jake signed up for. BUT here is another article about it
http://movies.broadwayworld.com/article/Jake-Gyllenhaal-Rene-Russo-to-Star-in-Indie-Drama-NIGHTCRAWLER-20130425
Lily
...beautiful people! Cool FP, i like it, I like it! Just keep the spirit,:-)
Good Morning to u too! to me is about afternoon, almost dinner!
Thanks about jake new pics! OH! that beard..............
Daun Dessak
Sitting next to Jake Gyllenhaal — with Peter Dessak at ABC Kitchen.
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Nightcrawler sounds like it could be pretty cool. I've always loved Rene Russo. I worry that it seems like a vanity project for the Gilroys and Russo, but I shall try to be optimistic :)
Looks like the producers for An Enemy figured out that they should get with the program.
That one still that was found generated a fair amount of buzz, so they put it back and added some more.
I hope it gets some traction for the movie stateside.
". I worry that it seems like a vanity project for the Gilroys and Russo, but I shall try to be optimistic :)"
I would like to think that Jake is not that naive. Although it's independent film, I would think casting someone like Jake in the lead role would take away the attention from Rene.
New pics on IHJ !
Jake walking around Union Square in NYC
Ryan Weaver @DreamWeavs 1m
Jake Gyllenhaal put on some shades, a Yankees cap, and sported a backpack and thought no would would recognize him on the subway. OK
LOL :)
I worry that it seems like a vanity project for the Gilroys and Russo, but I shall try to be optimistic :)
I understand your point, but I don't think Jake would be the producer of a vanity project.
Slow news day! Not that we can complain, given the flood of Jake news we've had. I did see a funny tweet yesterday from a SF Bay area tweeter:
Local Jewish-ish deli now IDs gender of restroom w/pix of Natalie Portman & Jake Gyllenhaal. Jake prettier than co-star as usual. #ticklesme
JT IS BACK @princessofchris 3h
Foto di 8 ore fa. Jake Gyllenhaal in un locale con una ragazza. Non so se sia Emily! La guarderò attentamente.. pic.twitter.com/owvQn8Pe5r
Jake and Emily?
^^I don't think that is Jake in this photo.
I have see this twitter early today, but when i saw the pic i thought that was just a mistake. Honesty, I don´t think it´s jake.
It's not Jake. Different face, fuller beard and receding hair line.
k_ristina_ @k_ristina_
Jake gyllenhaal is at la colombe on lafayette with me, okayy I need to stay cool cuz it seems like everyone else in the room is cool about it.
Jackie May
Jake Gyllenhaal and I are in love. We flirted passing each other in the street. Fo real
Zoe Johnson @zoeljohnson
Jake Gyllenhaal rejected my request to take a photo at a coffee shop. He then went on to pick up a blond girl at the coffee bar
Zoe Johnson @zoeljohnson
Jake Gyllenhaal rejected my request to take a photo at a coffee shop. He then went on to pick up a blond girl at the coffee bar. #playerrr
#EPMP @_EPMP
Jude Law and Jake Gyllenhaal: The superstar duo chats it up during a guy's day out in New York City.
http://eonli.ne/12EHEoW
Jake Gyllenhaal & Jude Law Hang Out in the East Village
http://www.justjared.com/2013/04/28/jake-gyllenhaal-jude-law-hang-out-in-the-east-village/
Thanks Lara :)
Love the photos of Jude & Jake. photos! Jude seems very chatty!! LOL!
I love Jude Law. I am :O
Well, they share the same agent now!
I wonder if they talked about "Jane Got a Gun". ;)
Welcome Suzy. :-) I love jude too.
I don´t know if u people, can see the twitter storm now, but seems that Love and other drugs is on ch.4, and many women and some men are have a `Nervous breakdown`, its really very funny. I just insane right now. :-)
UK Trends @trendinaliaGB 23s
'Jake Gyllenhaal' shows up at this time as Trending Topic in United Kingdom pic.twitter.com/5yhJxQ5VSF
I'm in full fangirl mode now, Jake and Jude swoon!
I luv that we are getting all these pics after such a dry spell, he is looking mighty fine.
I want to say that i gave up on twitter tonight, it´s just insane, i got a headache, Anon now is up to you, I know u are very good, so luck!
Well, they share the same agent now!
Jake shares the same agent with Jackman, Affleck, Damon, Bale, Denzel, Jude Law, Sienna Miller.
OMG UK People is getting crazy on twitter over LAOD.It's really true that the British are class people:)
Hei FP, I told you so, it´s just insane. :-).
And by the way Stephane just posted Photos in IHJ. I believe is the same that just jared posted.
Hi lovely Lara! some tweets are just too funny!
"It's really true that the British are class people:)"
I always knew Englismen and women know a good ass we they see one on the screen, LAOD was wasted in the US, I don't see how it could ever be on regular TV here.
It is getting a lot of tweets!!!
Jake is so dreamy in LAOD.
The same thing happened with Source Code, and Dancan Johns also did the film live tweetting! What a man!:)
I feel like my hormones are going to explode if Jake and Jude Law will do a movie together!
FB is not any better. LAOD is all they're talking about. Alll over the UK. LOL!
I hope LAOD is never on TV here, since they'd just cut it all up like the do to BBM and ruin them both. Jarhead too. I'd rather watch those on premium cable stations.
Has anyone really had the gut to cut up masterpieces such as Jarhead and Brokeback Mounatin?
Anon, I know Patrick Whitesell has a long list of clients. I was just pointing something common between Jake and Jude.
"Anon, I know Patrick Whitesell has a long list of clients. I was just pointing something common between Jake and Jude."
Thank you Monica, lol I for one would have not made that connection between Jake and Jude. I was thinking of the connection; Robert Downey Jr. Although I see no reason why Jake and Jude would not be friends in spite of or because of RDJ.
Jude & Jake are both good friends with Natalie Portman, so there are all kinds of connections. Jude was a friend of Heath's too.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law are friends.
Is Jude friend with Carey Mulligan?
but I think it was a business meeting
Oh, lord! It could've been anything.
"Oh, lord! It could've been anything."
Oh goodness don't sound so annoyed, people were just commenting on the connections between Jake and Jude and I for one learn stuff I did not know.
You guys were right. The twitterverse was abuzz with Jake tweets.
Starry day for Jake:
Dinner at #Carbone was stellar. Amazing food and sat 20 ft from Jerry Seinfeld's bday party
Biggest motley crew: Isla Fisher, Andy Cohen, Gyllenhaal, Anderson Cooper and his partner, SJP and Matthew Broderick, George Stephanopolous
New York Daily News: Jake Gyllenhaal's presence at SoulCycle prompts sold-out classes (it's quite a long article)
As ladies like Leslie and Sheinbaum know, the 32-year-old actor regularly sits in the front row of instructor Jolie Walsh’s 10:30 a.m. class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and tends to pop in to her 11:45 a.m. Saturday sessions. And it’s not like he’s trying to be discreet.
Hagen, i saw the article. Was very interesting, special this part:
"...Girls hoping to lure Gyllenhaal into their sweaty arms during class will be disappointed to hear that Gyllenhaal’s blue-eyed girlfriend Emily was along for the ride as well......For professional reasons, obviously, we realized we were the only other person in the room besides the celebrity hunk and his SoulCycle soulmate. We walked right over to Jolie to ask an important question that couldn’t wait."
Good morning everyone.
I think when they mean soul mate I believe they are referring to the soul cycle teacher Jolie. Do any of you guys find it weird that jake has photographed in NYC all week and the past week and there is no photograph of him and Emily. Also in yesterday's twitter at the coffee shop a lady noticed him hitting on a blond girl. Also a couple of weeks ago he was with Anna for supper and then at the beer garden. I wonder if him and Emily are still dating or if he was ever dating her.
Scott, Monica, and FP, How are u guys? About all these connections, I have a theory that Hollywood is just a big high school, where everybody knows everybody in some way, and then when they meet in the street it seems just like old friends.
Have a nice day
Loved the SC article, but I bet Jake changes his schedule. : )
I'm curious when the author visited. Don't think it's recent, because she describes Jake's hair as long enough to wear in a "top knot" and she mentions his "grizzly six o" clock shadow" dripping sweat.
Jake lost the grizzly look and long hair, when he went to ATL to shoot his movie. It's growing back, but still fairly light, not grizzly.
Soul Cycle's pretty guarded about it's clients and their schedules. She seems to rely on semi-anonymous sources. It's a great piece for Soul Cycle, but not so much for Jake if he wants to keep up with his schedule. : ) I have to smile at the excitement he causes just being Jake.
Lara, lol. It was a fun moment.
Fun article about Jake and Soul Cycle.
"Do any of you guys find it weird that jake has photographed in NYC all week and the past week and there is no photograph of him and Emily. "
No, Jake seems to know how to date women without people knowing. Big mouth let it slip that he once bought out a movie screening just so he and she could watch a movie out together but of course she complained about it because she wanted to be seen with him.
It would not surprise me if Jake is dating many women and they know he is casually dating, people do that you know even me.
Well said Scott, I have the same tought.
The New York Magazine puts a slightly different spin on the Soul Cycle article: Jake's followers declined to tell the Daily News their names for fear of retribution from cycling powers.
LOL
I just read that, Hagen. Too funny.
The whole story is amusing, for its length and (lack of) depth! I'm assuming Jake's PR was aware of the story. The SoulCycle spinners definitely were, though I'm a little surprised there was a named SoulCycle instructor. Remember that exchange between a tweeter and a SCer who saw Jake in class. She seemed not to want to publicize it.
It's a popular story on the NYDN site, in reading and sharing.
The Drama Desk Awards were just announced and Huge Congratulations to Brian F. O'Byrne, for his role as Terry's brother, nominated as a featured actor. It was the play's only nomination.
Among the Best Actor nominees were Tom Hanks for his starring role in Nora Ephron's last play. Nathan Lane, Vanessa Redgrave, and Cicely Tyson were also among those nominated for Best Actor.
Boo! Sorry, but he did not deserve that nomination over Jake. That's a snub, and an unwarranted one.
Oh, I agree, UV. Definitely a snub. Jake was the stronger actor. I found Brian's performance very uneven.
I can't think of any other actors, except for Tom Hanks, Redgrave, Nathan Lane, Cicely Tyson and Bette Midler,who bridge film and stage, who were nominated.
Meant to say, I'm glad the play squeaked a nomination out. I was disappointed for Annie too.
How the hell did they over look Jake? His performance was much stronger than Brian's, what bs.
^^^^ I feel the same way
Big mouth let it slip that he once bought out a movie screening just so he and she could watch a movie out together but of course she complained about it because she wanted to be seen with him.
Scott, it didn't happen. Jake's PR team said it was not true.
Who are you guys referring to by saying Jake brought big mouth to a movie premiere?
It's a story perpetuated by Taylor Swift's team. Enough said.
This was funny:
soulcycle classes sell out when Jake Gyllenhaal shows up. Coincidentally when I show up there's plenty of room.
Jake will attend the world premiere of "The Great Gatsby" at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center on May 1st.
It makes me so sad to see Jake attending this as a guest and not a star. Has anyone watched any of the clips with Tobey Maguire? He's terrible. Just awful.
I know he's Leo's friend and he has received acclaim for other roles. But I didn't think he was believable in Brothers, and I don't think he'll be in this.
Shawna Rencher
I just saw jake gyllenhaal walking down hudson street with a mean beard
I love that my dad saved this picture of Jake Gyllenhaal for me lol pic.twitter.com/ZAbpgRNc1L
UV, Kris Tapley said that TGG is atrocious and Joel Edgerton is the only good thing about it.
Did he say that on twitter, Monica? I follow him but didn't see that.
he hasn't seen the movie but have heard that the film is not good:
Kristopher Tapley @kristapley 28 Mar
Heard Gatsby is abysmal. Such a bummer.
Kristopher Tapley @kristapley 28 Mar
@Bluezeph Heard that about Joel, that he was really the only saving grace. We'll see. Hoping I have a different reaction.
I think "The Great Gatsby" would have been a nice big budget project to enhance Jake's image as a movie star, if only from a commercial point of view. The movie will probably be successful at the box office. On the other hand the trailers don't give me confidence that the film will hit the right tone.
Thanks, Monica. They don't seem to have screened it a lot, which could be telling. I guess we'll see.
Hagen, I don't think TGG will be any good. I just want to see Jake in a big movie again. This film has a lot of buzz and is going to get loads of publicity. It's opening Cannes, etc.
There will also, apparently, be a three-hour director's cut. I'd love that for a Jake film.
I saw someone on twitter point out how Jake isn't in important movies anymore. And while I don't think TGG will be important, it is big. It makes me sad that Jake isn't in this kind of production.
I'm happy he's working a lot. But it's a shame he isn't getting the choice roles.
UV, TGG is being hyped to death, but I believe if it weren't for Leo & JayZ as executive producer, and it wouldn't be that big. It has a contemporary soundtrack too, which their pushing, but I think it will be like Moulin Rouge, another Baz extravaganza.
Jake's invited to the premiere, but I wonder if he'll go. He'd definitely steal Tobey's limelight. He already has with a frickin audiobook! LOL!
Hi, Stephanie posted the article about soul circle.
IHJ: Home > Magazine Scans > G - O > New York Daily News
The movie project I really wanted Jake to get in on is the one shooting in Boston right now. David O. Russell doing Abscam. Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lawrence.
I wish he'd get some of these "prestige" projects, too.
Prestige - that's the right word. :(
I do take comfort that a lot of the stories about the book wonder why Jake isn't in the actual movie.
Out & About In New York City
http://www.iheartjakemedia.com/thumbnails.php?album=2372
I just want to see Jake in a big movie again.
Same thought.
Bob, will not be on ABSCAM but inspired by what happened. Looks like they're afraid to go with a real story and avoid what happened to ZDT. And Michael Peña is in it.
Remember when Jake was describing Hollywood fame as "who´s Jake Gyllenhaal, get me JG, get me someone like JG, who´s JG"...I personally think that´s what happening.
And personally I don´t think that Bradley is such a good actor, but he´s definitely the "it" thing right now...but I´m convinced it will fade, I´m not sure he has what it takes to stay, Jake has it and he will.
I enjoy thoroughly his recent projects and it looks like I will the next ones too...he seems to be happy with his choices and very cautious with projects like POP I think
Well, I think the sad part is that the "Get me Jake Gyllenhaal" phase didn't last as long as it should have.
Reading that SoulCycle article and cracking up. The woman who sets her alarm so she won't miss the sign up kills me.
Jake seems to prefer leading roles in smaller productions to supporting roles in high profile movies. Overall I'm fine with smaller productions, though each time a new film project is announced I wonder, if the movie will be released in theaters or on DVD over here or if I will have to import the DVD/Blu-ray. And there's a gradual shift in Jake's development towards producing and eventually directing. I think that process could speed up, if he doesn't get the kind of feedback as an actor he would like to receive.
E! Online: Jake Gyllenhaal Narrates The Great Gatsby Audio Book, Makes Us Swoon as Much as Leonardo DiCaprio
Imagine it: Jake Gyllenhaal in a expertly tailor tuxedo, hair perfectly coiffed back as he looks down on the swinging party that he's throwing in his luxurious mansion. And keep imagining it, because that's the only way you'll see Gyllenhaal as Jay Gatsby. But you can hear him narrate The Great Gatsby, though of course, that means he'll be voicing the narrator (Nick Carraway) and not the character that Leonardo DiCaprio is embodying in the upcoming Baz Luhrmann adaptation.
This new audio book reading (available on Audible) comes with a seal of approval from author F. Scott Fitzgerald's estate. And a seal of swooniness from us. Below, about 20 minutes of excerts from Gatsby, read by Gyllenhaal. Audible Editor Chris gushes, "Gyllenhaal treats it with the utmost respect, allowing the vivid descriptions of mansions, landmarks, and 1920s New York to flow at just the right pace."
Sure, it's a nice consolation prize and all, but maybe we can remake The Great Gatsby again in a few years and give Jake a shot at it? How handsome he'd look is reason alone to fork up the cash, Hollywood!
I also think Jake looks for something unique, so I believe sometimes his movie choices don't lead him in the direction of other actors.
It isn't only what he's offered, it's also what he chooses. There were parts I wish he'd got, but then, when the movie came out it wasn't good, so I'm glad he wasn't part of it.
Most actors make movies that are predictable, tried & true, and people forget about them. Jake makes movies with characters people still remember and talk about ten years later.
Popular Hollywood leading men like Clooney, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Robert Downey, Jr., even Mark Wahlberg & Matt Damon, are all growing older. So I believe Jake's time will come around again. It's inevitable. I'm just glad he is working more right now. The rest will come.
I don't dislike Bradley Cooper.He's a good character actor, who started in TV. He's 38 and just hitting his stride the past couple of years. Bradley also puts himself out there, and goes after parts and networks. He is always networking, and marketing himself 24/7. Jake's got a more low key approach.
One other thing I meant to say. What makes me feel bad, is when I read about Soderbergh, or David O Russell, or Fincher, or Nolan, who have actors they work with regularly, or Clooney and Ben Affleck with their friends and collaborators.
Jake obviously has a lot of friends, but he doesn't seem to have those regular directors, or collaborators, and I wish that he was part of that. Lots of actors do very well without that, but I wish Jake had those kind of professional relationships.
Facebook:
"I am having the most amazing day...starts off i got a role on law and order SVU...THEN i meet Marcus Mumford and Jake gyllenhaal and Marcus signed my guitar"
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DJ Theory @DJTheory 55m
Cab driver almost just hit Jake Gyllenhaal, epiccc bro
Amanda Sales @Scamandalous
It is honestly torture knowing that Jake Gyllenhaal is permitted to read THE GREAT GATSBY audiobook, but not to play Nick.
Now she said everything, this exactly how i feel. Sad
Jake, America Ferrera and David Harbour:
IHJ
LOOOOOOOL Jake invasion in New York! Thank you picture :)
EntertainmentTonight @ETonlineAlert
Pals Jake Gyllenhaal and Jonah Hill go incognito while out on a stroll in NYC --PHOTO: http://et.tv/Z4Blq0
Jonah Hill??? Noooooooooooo
I love it that we get new pictures each and every day.
Now she said everything, this exactly how i feel. Sad
I'm not sure, if we really should be sad that Jake isn't a part of the movie:
Jordan Hoffman (writes for Film.com, ScreenCrush, NY Daily News)
I've now heard from two trusted sources that say GREAT GATSBY isn't bad. . .it's abysmal. But time will tell!
Jonah Hill??? Noooooooooooo
What's wrong with him?
"I've now heard from two trusted sources that say GREAT GATSBY isn't bad. . .it's abysmal. But time will tell!"
Sadly this will increase it's box office.
Jake obviously has a lot of friends, but he doesn't seem to have those regular directors, or collaborators, and I wish that he was part of that.
That's an interesting point, bobbyanna. I tend to think that it's better to have a wide variety of collaborators - and especially directors - in an actor's résumé. Otherwise an actor would run the risk to get stuck in a routine. Working with various directors with different approaches might be helpful to unleash an actor's creativity.
Please continue the discussion in the new post :)
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