From GQ UK: When Jake Gyllenhaal met Tom Ford
Jake Gyllenhaal is not just an Oscar-nominated actor with a legendary work ethic and a drop-dead smile. He is also a Jewish boy from LA, a Swedish nobleman, godson of Paul Newman, has studied Buddhism at Columbia with Robert Thurman, and is known for transforming himself physically and emotionally for his roles. Tom Ford is not just a fashion designer and film director, he is а 21st-century Renaissance man. After revolutionising fashion, he moved effortlessly into film with unprecedented success: his first film, A Single Man, was nominated for a raft of awards including the Best Actor Oscar nomination for lead Colin Firth. Now the two have teamed up for Mr Ford's sophomore feature, Nocturnal Animals, with Jake Gyllenhaal taking the dual role of Edward Sheffield, a writer, and Tony Hastings, the main character from Edward's book who suffers an unfortunate fate with his family while going on their summer holidays. Here, in an exclusive transatlantic telephone conversation, Mr Ford interviews Mr Gyllenhaal about the art of making movies, writing screenplays and being vulnerable.
Finally, the trailer!
And the teaser for the teaser:
And since Jake didn't get to go to TIFF, let's revisit Venice, in black and white:
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 240 of 240I feel blessed to have seen as well Ann.
I don't know if they film special concerts/readings like they do for plays and musicals and this was for a benefit
The Library for Performing Arts has the original cast on film with Mandy Patinkin and Berendette Peter on tape.
Chica, Ann, UV, so, so glad you all got to see it! My twitter feed has quite a few comments from people who were brought to tears.
Here's another audio clip from yesterday's matinee of Jake doing Finishing the Hat. Hope this guy posts more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgKcVdzWGFE
I've never seen SITPWG live on stage but just by watching and listening to various recordings, I felt its power. Sondheim's music, while intellectually challenging, elicits strong emotions, it simply makes you cry.
I'm so happy for you, UV, Ann, Chica. As Brantley put it, you now have the "misty-eyed bragging rights" :-)
As for Jake, his is an absolute success, and deservedly so. Two more raves. One from The Guardian:
Gyllenhaal sings Sondheim superbly
5 / 5 stars
Hats off to Jake Gyllenhaal, who leads a triumphant performance of Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer-winning musical about the very process of art-making
Look, Jake Gyllenhaal has made a hat. Where there occasionally has been a hat. His is a very fine hat. He ought to make more of them.
This production, which ran for three days and four performances, was a benefit for City Center, which meant that very few people had a chance to spend Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday at the theater with George. Which is a shame. Unlike the previous New York revival, a 2008 London import, this production is almost overwhelming in its emotional lucidity and startling warmth.
(...) Certainly, Sondheim’s cleverness can feel coldly brittle in the wrong hands. But thanks to the work of Gyllenhaal, Ashford, and the tremendous supporting cast the effect is immediate and elating. When the instruments and voices finally swell together into the sheer rapture of Sunday, all the theater, all the blustery city, seems a park on a sun-dappled day.
Jake Gyllenhaal @JakeG_Online 1h1 hour ago
UPCOMING TV APPEARANCE: Jake Gyllenhaal will be on @TheEllenShow on November 1st (http://bit.ly/2eK5Tkp )
The other rave from Matthew Murray, chief theatre critic for Talkin Broadway. I'll post the entire part about Jake and hope UV won't mind because it's just beautiful.
Though Gyllenhaal remains best known as a screen star (Brokeback Mountain, Nightcrawler, and more), he's been making major inroads onto the New York stage in recent seasons. He was the surprise highlight of the Off-Broadway production of If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet in 2012, and was stunningly good in two unaccountably different roles last year: as an earthbound lover in the scientifically chaotic romantic tearjerker Constellations on Broadway, and as the lovable horticulturist Seymour Krelborn in last year's Encores! Off-Center concert of Little Shop of Horrors.
None of these characters exactly suggests that Gyllenhaal would be able to marshal the necessary resources (emotional and vocal) to succeed at, let alone merely fill, Sondheim and Lapine's Georges, who were originated by the gifted and idiosyncratic Mandy Patinkin and are thus anything but easy. Given the legendarily short rehearsal times of these mountings, he'd be further impeded. And up against Annaleigh Ashford, the full-on theatre creature cast as the linked muses in the Georges' lives, wouldn't Gyllenhaal's relative lack of relevant experience be more noticeable than ever? Many theatre lovers I know (and, uh, I in occasional moments) feared as much.
As it turns out, Gyllenhaal is much better than could be hoped for. He wields a shockingly well-trained and rangy singing voice that sounds as if it's matured three or four years in the 16 months since Little Shop. He effortlessly navigates the high notes and the difficult pointillist passages during which Seurat is crafting his masterpiece, and fills the sustained sections (some of them quite lengthy) with a build and richness that are often lacking in many more established musical theatre talents. Beyond that, though, is his command of the Georges, which is thorough and convincing, from the inside out.
Seurat is a fully brusque man on the exterior, but he's also just marginally in touch with the boy underneath who craves approval, whether from his colleagues or women. Gyllenhaal shows the battle between these urges, resulting in a man who is, to quote a lyric, "bizarre, fixed," but not "cold." And because he leaves this conflict unresolved at the first act curtain, there's even more vivid room than usual for the later George to take up arms himself at the urging of his progenitor's creations and fuse all parts of his personality into a new determination to do what's right for him and his craft. Many actors in the role excel at one George or the other, but Gyllenhaal's bridge between the two is the clearest and most complete I've seen. Gyllenhaal is driven (his "Finishing the Hat" is laser-focused), funny (he doesn't overdo the dog badinage in "The Day Off"), and broken ("Lesson #8"), and never in merely the ways you expect.
the shoes?
Jake will be on The Ellen Show on November 1st
Loved that Guardian review!
Some tweets/posts:
I wish that I was articulate enough to write something worthy of City Center's production of "Sunday in the Park with George". I believe this is one of Sondheim's most brilliant shows from beginning to end and when put in the hands of a cast as remarkable as this...true theater magic. Jake Gyllenhaal is perfection as George, proving that his singing is every bit as impressive as his acting and Annaleigh Ashford gave us the most lovable and relatable Dot/Marie that I've ever seen. I am still teary-eyed over "Children and Art", so much so that it feels as if it's the first time I've ever heard it! The last chords and magnificent orchestration of "Sunday" are still ringing in my ears. I feel very fortunate to have had this experience and to have shared it with such good company. Theater history made once again.
I was reminded last night of the power of live performance. It can be transcendent but only experienced in that very moment. You have to be fully present because soon it will just be a memory. When it all comes together perfectly, every single person in the theatre is aware of it (well except that awful girl who kept checking her very bright phone and who deserves an unhappy life)
Great performance of Sunday in the Park with George yesterday. It was a fund raiser for City Center and they assembled quite a cast. Jake Gyllenhaal starred. Who knew he could sing so well..
Who knew? He's really, really good. (audio with pictures)
Gorgeous "Sunday in the Park with George" @NYCityCenter! Shocked by Jake Gyllenhaal's voice! Great singing, great show. #SundayNYCC
remember in high school when I watched october sky and absolutely hated jake gyllenhaal? I just heard him sing & hot damn ������
Back in 1984, when SUNDAY was being introduced at Playwrights, I moved heaven and earth to get in to one of the performances. I had a tiny relationship with Steve (I was a charter member of the NYC Gay Men's Chorus, and he had not only worked with us twice, a master class in itself, but had given us leave to do all and any of his work at no charge), and wrote to him, begging for a ticket. He put me on a waiting list, but it didn't happen (and as we all now know, there was only one act at Playwrights), but PH gave its members the first preview at the Booth for free. The show was uneven ("Children and Art" had yet to be added), but when Mandy sang "Finishing the Hat," I think I died. Hearing it again this week, so masterfully sung by Jake, was yet another revelation. The whole production was amazing; I cried without stop during the final scene on the island.
I think we can agree that if Jake were willing to do the show, it could open on Broadway very quickly, and actually pay back its investors. And now that BURN THIS has been postponed (don't much like the play anyway), perhaps this could happen...
From Verified folks:
Candace Bryan Verified account @cantdancebryan (Writer)
I saw Jake Gyllenhaal in Sunday in the Park With George last night and just, wow ��
Robin Pobregin (Reporter for the NY Times)
How I wish you all could have seen this.
Reply: it was the surprise highlight of the past few seasons.
Mark Harris @MarkHarrisNYC 14h14 hours ago Manhattan, NY
Saw Sunday in the Park w/ Jake Gyllenhaal & Annaleigh Ashford and now I'm all wet-eyed. They are revelatory; this must must must go to Bway./In response to many questions: Yeah, Jake G. has an excellent voice--and acts the part more credibly than anyone I've seen.
Reply: All the raves for this in my feed are depressing me. A THREE-day run!? (Hey, I once saw Jake G at Soulcycle.)
Reply: Gyllenhaal: Most underrated actor or mostest underratedest actor? (MH answer: Yes and yes.)
Jillian Armenante (Actress, I guess):
#jakegyllenhaal #killingit #sundayintheparkwithgeorge #citycenter #sondheim @ New York City Center
David Cote@DavidCote
Theater editor and chief drama critic of Time Out New York, contributing critic on NY1's On Stage
The @NYCityCenter SUNDAY, intermish--tearing up a lot at this rich concert version. Didn't think I could love @TheAAshford any more!!/And Jake Gyllenhaal's George is a heartbreaker-- passionate, brilliant, broken, lost in all the right ways. Excellent lucid muscular singing
Here's another audio from the Wednesday matinee. In the description of the video, there's a link to download the full show. I'm not sure how good the quality is, I haven't listened to it yet but it's a legit link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaHI1_UUTUg
Thanks so much for all the amazing reviews, etc. from Jake in SITPWG!! Wow incredible!! So thrilled for him and the production! Especially that outstanding NY Times review..
Another really good review in The Guardian
And Ryan Reynolds posted this on his Twitter, which Hugh Jackman retweeted! :)
"Ryan Reynolds Verified account
@VancityReynolds
"Sunday In The Park With George". Jake Gyllenhaal gives one of the most beautiful performances I've ever seen on stage."
Oops, I didn't see The Guardian review was already posted lol. Thanks for posting the reviews, vids/audio, etc.
Love this blog...back to lurking. :)
Thanks, EFK - loved the RR tweet and the HJ retweet. And that review.
Ann - I was just about to post that link. It's definitely legit. I may or may not be tearing up listening to it :)
Variety: AFM: FilmNation Boards Paul Dano’s ‘Wildlife’ Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan
FilmNation Entertainment has come on board the Jake Gyllenhaal-Carey Mulligan drama “Wildlife,” with shooting on Paul Dano’s directing debut to start on Saturday, Variety has learned exclusively. FilmNation will launch foreign sales next week on the June Pictures title, based on the Richard Ford novel, at the American Film Market. WME is handling domestic sales.
New interview. Enjoy!
https://player.fm/series/the-empire-film-podcast/235-jake-gyllenhaal-mads-mikkelsen
Thanks, Hagen. Wildlife ramped up very quickly!
Jake will also be on Jimmy Kimmel next week, the same day he's on Ellen (Tuesday, 11/1).
Not sure if this has been posted, but there is a BAFTA screening this weekend and Jake is scheduled to be there. And the BAFTA ceremony with Ang Lee is tonight.
Empire podcast with Jake.
One thing I remembered from SITPWG: In the second act, Marie (AA) says she was born in Paris, France, 98 years ago, and they flash an old-timey photo of a young girl. Then Jake, as George, says he was born in Paramus, NJ, 32 years ago. And they put up a real photo of Jake as a young boy, wearing a baseball uniform with a P on the hat. And he's in adorable/dorky glasses. It's not a photo I remember seeing before. Very cute moment.
Some more tweets/posts. Love this first tweet - not related to the show but it made me LOL:
Good news. Wife met #JakeGyllenhaal last night, her celeb freebies, and no divorce papers yet. @JakeG_Online @GyllenhaalicsFF he's kind
I was one of the fortunate in the audience for this performance on Monday. I agree with every word of this review. Annaleigh Ashford and Jake Gyllenhaal were sooooooo gooooooood! I've seen three or four incarnations of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, but this was the first to ever hit me where I live and bring me to tears. Still thinking about it, days later.
Jesus. As though the intensity of my crush needed to be escalated. . .
Damn! Jake Gyllenhaal can sing Sondheim like nobody's business. Was not expecting the goosebumps I got from this.
But Jake. Jake. What a talent. Impeccable pitch. Virtuoso technique. The most natural acting.
And in the final moments of the show, the finest duet singing, the most sensitive musicality that I have ever heard ever.
So Jake Gyllenhaal is the best young American actor working. Just a reminder.
City Center has outdone themselves with their production of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. A cast that was simply outstanding in every aspect. And Annaleigh Ashford as Dot/Marie and Jake Gyllenhaal as George/George were exemplary in their respective roles. The music was thrilling to hear with this cast. Oh, what a joy to have this revival - moving to Broadway??!
Seeing Jake- aka my hero- on stage was probably the highlight of my life. He can honestly do no wrong and is the most talented- and underrated- actor I can think of. ��PS this show is so fucking beautiful
I got to see Jake Gyllenhaal in a musical and I can honestly say it was the highlight of my life. He is such a talented actor and his presence on stage is something I probably won't experience again
it's transCENDENT one of the best productions i've ever seen and it's not even fully realized (yet)!!!!
Just bawling after "Sunday" at intermission. One of my favorite songs of all time And Jake's "Finishing the Hat". I died.
We are so lucky to have art. And Jake Gyllenhaal. And Sondheim.
There was a photocall for Nocturnal Animals in LA today. His outfit was... not great
Well it was an afternoon in LA and just because it's a Ford movie does not mean a fashion statement is needed every photo call. Look at it this way, he stood out that his he and Arnie did.
Love this tweet from Alicia Malone, Jake is officially her play hubby:
Alicia Malone @aliciamalone · 33m33 minutes ago
Jake Gyllenhaal: You're a very supportive spouse
Me: I see all your movies and insist on doing all the interviews
Amy Adams: Should I leave?
I hate to break it to anon 7:49 but that is a Tom Ford shirt. Just like the other shirt we made fun of is specifically a
Tom Ford Exploded Plaid Flannel Sport Shirt :p They’re all wearing Tom Ford clothes for NA promotion.
But isn’t it funny that last week an anon kept blaming Jake for not promoting NA and now that Jake is promoting NA, an anon complains about...the outfit? Tonight Jake will wear a suit, at Jimmy Kimmel he will wear a suit or a jacket while promoting NA. I wonder what the complaint will be then? We can make it a drinking game.
Anyway, Jake and Amy have a lot of fun together. When paired, they’re always smiling or laughing. Where is that adorable gif from Venice press conference? Maybe someday they’ll make a full movie together as partners. If it’s Ezekiel Moss, the better.
No need for a catalog of complaints, anon. Please leave other posters out of your posts. Tom Ford or not, the buttoned-all-the-way-up shirt annoys many.
Great photos of Amy and Jake. They do look good together and look like they are having fun together.
Follow-up from Alicia Malone:
Alicia Malone: (cont) It's a 1-sided, long-term relationship Jake plays no part in
Amy: Funny, that's what it's like to be in a relationship WITH Jake!
Britannia Awards, Ang Lee and Jake will be seated together.
UK Consulate in LA Verified account @UKinLA
11 years after directing Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain, Jake gives Ang Lee the @GREATBritain Britannia for Excellence in Directing
Ang Lee hugging Jake
Jake is wearing all black tonight. Looks like a darker version of his Tom Ford tuxedo from Cannes.
backstage
There never was a more perfect choice of actor to present an award to Ang Lee. And now excuse me, I think I have something in my eyes…
"Wife met #JakeGyllenhaal last night, her celeb freebies, and no divorce papers yet."
LOL!
Thanks for all the news / info / reviews / everything else, guys.
I've had a difficult week last week and it's so good to come back here and read all of this. Cheers me up! :)
Sorry to hear about your week BJ. Glad to hear Jake cheers you up and looks like Jake will be doing significant amounts of interviews this weekend in LA.
Hmmm OKC is less than 2 hours from me but I am not in the stalker mood and OKC weather scares me.
He looked gorgeous at Britannia Awards.
Seen pics today of Jake, Amy and Tom at an Academy screening of NA last night.
Honestly think having read numerous reviews and got opinion of friends who've seen it the Oscars showing love to this movie is pretty much nil as it's a divisive movie. Maybe bar Shannon and the score. And Amy's put her fruits in the Arrival basket anyway.
I don't think anyone was expecting Oscar any more. I think the best thing for Jake fans is to forget Oscar and just enjoy his rise in career, the man is on fire. Oscars start campaigning 12 months prior. There are already Oscar nomination predictions for next year and not a single film predicted has gotten a release date.
Oscars are more than performances, its a whole different animal that is becoming so predictable. But its nice to read even today that a lot of people are still upset that Jake got robbed.s
I'm also not thinking on Oscar, I think Jake will be one in the future, make sweeping all the awards. At the moment I want to enjoy this success.
Jake is living one of the best moments of his career. He has a career and filmography better than many who are winning Oscars. the recognition will come.
I agree, monica! Jake is in a really good place right now.
One day Jake may even be an EGOT. (Emmy Grammy Oscar, Tony.) : )
Same here Monica, he is making some great and smart choices regarding his career.
Im watching The Walking Dead and they showed the trailer for Life! A bit early though since it won't be out until Memorial Day 2017. It definitely has an Alien feel to it.
Life trailer
Wow, LIFE has a trailer! And it's good. Shades of Gravity ("all 0 gravity the whole movie, no one's feet touched the ground" Jake on BBC Radio 6 interview), little bit of Prometheus/Alien and something more (I don't know, Solaris maybe?). The last scene - chilling.
Still can't wrap my head around it: they finished shooting "Life" a month ago and they already have a trailer!? The power of a big budget studio movie (whose producers are happy about it).
another one trailer
Yes, the last scene I mentioned is from this trailer (the official one), but the international trailer is darker and maybe more spoilery. Each one has quite a number of different scenes.
Wow nice Sunday surprise, hopefully the trailer so soon means a quicker release. Summer maybe?
Forgot to say (UV might have mentioned it) there's another NA screening+Q@A tonight for SAG members:
Mason Trueblood @Masontrueblood
SAG nom com screening of "Nocturnal Animals" tonight. Q&A w/ Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Tom Ford! This is the best
Summer maybe?
It will be released on May 26, before Memorial Day (advertised at the end of the official trailer).
"(advertised at the end of the official trailer)."
Sorry only saw Jake's face at the end of the trailer. I forgot the movie already had a sweet and competitive release date but thank you.
Well, that was a nice surprise to get the week going. It also got me to do a new post. Thanks to everyone for posting all the news. Busy days.
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