Monday, May 25, 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

    Over 25,000 Actors Vie To Be Poonam's Hero

    Over 25,000 Actors Vie To Be Poonam's Hero
    A contest titled 'Kaun Banega Poonam Ka Hero', organised to find a lead actor to be paired with Poonam Pandey in "Helen", attracted over 25,000 people, says the film's producer Suresh Nakum.

    Over 25,000 Actors Vie To Be Poonam's Hero

    Kendall Jenner 'Snubbed By Hollywood Filmmakers'?

    Kendall Jenner 'Snubbed By Hollywood Filmmakers'?
    US model Kendall Jenner was reportedly snubbed by movie producers at the 68th Cannes International Film Festival.

    Kendall Jenner 'Snubbed By Hollywood Filmmakers'?

    Shefali's Kids Tease Her Over 'Dil Dhadakne Do'

    Shefali's Kids Tease Her Over 'Dil Dhadakne Do'
    The actress, who plays mother to Ranveer Singh's character in the film, is being teased by her real life children over the dialogue: "Sab upar upar se baat karte hain, asli baat toh koi karta hi nahi hai".

    Shefali's Kids Tease Her Over 'Dil Dhadakne Do'

    Kate Winslet Feels Makeup Is 'Liberating'

    Actress Kate Winslet finds makeup to be "liberating" and says it makes her feel "confident" and "feminine".

    Kate Winslet Feels Makeup Is 'Liberating'

    Johnny Depp Could Face 10-year Jail Term Over His Dogs

    Johnny Depp Could Face 10-year Jail Term Over His Dogs
    An Australian Senate committee said if the matter goes to court and the 51-year-old is found guilty, he could face up to 10 years in jail or a maximum fine of $265,000

    Johnny Depp Could Face 10-year Jail Term Over His Dogs

    Dwayne Johnson's 'Shazam' Will Release Before 2019

    Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has confirmed that the DC Comics adaptation "Shazam" will come earlier than was expected. The actor will play Black Adam, one of the villains in the movie.

    Dwayne Johnson's 'Shazam' Will Release Before 2019