Friday, May 8, 2026
ADVT 
Hollywood

'Life' Has Been About Enjoying Myself: Jake Gyllenhaal

IANS, 18 Mar, 2017 02:04 PM
    Actor Jake Gyllenhaal, for whom Bollywood is mostly about musical numbers, says his upcoming movie "Life" has been an experiment in enjoying himself and having fun during work, rather than investing a lot of energy into it.
     
    Jake, 36, plays the role of David Jordan in the upcoming science fiction horror film which releases in India on March 24.
     
    In an interview with IANS here, the Oscar-nominated actor said: "To me, 'Life' was an experiment and about enjoying myself and having fun."
     
    He said director Daniel Espinosa's flick -- a thriller about scientists trapped in space with a vicious alien -- is a "big scary movie". 
     
    "And most of the roles I play and the movies I have been in, have sort of challenged me and taken a sort of energy from me. One of the decisions I had made out of this ('Life') was to enjoy myself and make a big fun scary movie," Jake told IANS.
     
    Asked if the actor -- best known for films like "Brokeback Mountain" and "Nightcrawler" -- wanted to work beyond Hollywood in international cinema, particularly Bollywood, he said his choice of films always depends on the story line and the filmmaker.
     
    "I know there always are many musical numbers in most Bollywood movies, which is probably a little intimidating for most of Hollywood, because Hollywood makes different type of films.
     
    "There has been a discussion about that (Hollywood actors working in Bollywood). It is a very very interesting idea," he said, without divulging more.
     
    Jake, who looked dapper, said many people ask him questions about what type of projects or films he wants to do.
     
    "My response always is that it just depends on the story and the filmmaker and the mind behind it. So to me, moving into international cinema is actually where I would like to go and where I am moving towards," he added.
     
    The movie "Life" also features Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds and Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada.

    MORE Hollywood ARTICLES

    My Son Looks Like Me, Says Kim Kardashian

    My Son Looks Like Me, Says Kim Kardashian
    The “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star recently welcomed her second child, a son, Saint, into the world and joked she was to thank for his cuteness

    My Son Looks Like Me, Says Kim Kardashian

    Wish I Went To Gym More Often: Elizabeth Hurley

    British model and actress Elizabeth Hurley wishes she went to the gym more often as she can't indulge in calorific foods.

    Wish I Went To Gym More Often: Elizabeth Hurley

    Ryan Reynolds scared daughter with 'Deadpool' makeup

    Ryan Reynolds scared daughter with 'Deadpool' makeup
    Actor Ryan Reynolds admits the scar makeup he had to wear for his role in “Deadpool” didn't go down too well with his 13-month-old daughter James.

    Ryan Reynolds scared daughter with 'Deadpool' makeup

    Johnny Depp 'respects' Leonardo Dicaprio

    Johnny Depp 'respects' Leonardo Dicaprio
    Actor Johnny Depp says he has "a lot of respect" for Leonardo DiCaprio ever since the pair worked together on 1993 released film “What's Eating Gilbert Grape”.

    Johnny Depp 'respects' Leonardo Dicaprio

    Benedict Cumberbatch And Emma Watson Become Fellows At Oxford College

    Oxford University has named British actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Emma Watson visiting fellows at Lady Margaret Hall.

    Benedict Cumberbatch And Emma Watson Become Fellows At Oxford College

    Elizabeth Hurley's fridge secrets

    British model and actress Elizabeth Hurley says she only keeps a bottle of vodka and eye masks in her fridge in her home here.

    Elizabeth Hurley's fridge secrets