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Jake Gyllenhaal looking good: first Prince of Persia costume spotted photo

I had a bit of a crush on Jake Gyllenhaal back when he did Donnie Darko, but considering my burning love for the film, I figured it could have just been intensified by it. By the time I saw Jarhead, I had realized it wasn't a passing thing -- Jake Gyllenhaal was a hell of an actor, not to mention one handsome slab of man meat. Move over Reggie Fils-Aime, there's a new steak in town.

I was pleased to hear that Jake would be playing the main role in the upcoming Prince of Persia film, and today the first picture of him in costume popped up on the internet. The only word I can think of: yowza. He's put on some serious mass to play the role, and looks like he could slam you into the side of a brick wall faster than you can blink and eye. The costume also looks pretty solid. Is this the way you envisioned the Prince, or are you planning to run as far away from the film as humanly possible?

[Via Slashfilm -- Thanks, Tim]








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Zombutler's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 18:45
Zombutler
Yay, I submitted a tip and it was posted. ZOMG

Also, his costume looks more warrior within than sands of time.
VashTS's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 18:47
VashTS
Im hoping that he actually wears clothes for most of the film.....
Lime's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 18:49
Lime
Holy crap I think he just turned me irrovocably gay <3
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 18:51
Brian Szabelski
The face seems a little off, doesn't it?
Jace101's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 18:54
Jace101
Jake Gyllenhaal is a good actor so I have hopes for the this film being good. DON'T PROVE ME WRONG HOLLYWOOD!
BFeld13's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 18:55
BFeld13
Jake Gyllenhaal looks like Brad Nicholson
bruceleethree's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 18:55
bruceleethree
and........im gay.
tazarthayoot's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 18:58
tazarthayoot
i'd let him come on my back.
parrothead's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 18:58
parrothead
I like his sister.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 18:58
Sharpless
He's no Brad Nicholson.
kawitchate's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:02
kawitchate
that is ridiculous. a white boy playing a Persian looks as silly as it sounds. fuck. and i had hopes for this movie.
timtheterrible's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:02
timtheterrible
"Hollywood is crazy. The Last Samurai starring Tom Cruise? He's the last samurai? Give me a break. That movie was offensive. Hollywood is crazy. First they had The Mexican with Brad Pitt, and now they got The Last Samurai with Tom Cruise? Well I've written a film. Maybe they'll produce my film: The Last Nigga on Earth starring Tom Hanks. How bout that?"

-Paul Mooney
sleepingagain's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:03
sleepingagain
is that a wig on his head? wtf is that
casualweaponry's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:03
casualweaponry
The Persians in 300 were more realistic...
falsoman's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:04
falsoman
I just had a fantasy involving cavemen.
moshakirby's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:05
moshakirby
@ kawitchate

300 much?
TurboSpaz's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:06
TurboSpaz
Wtf does hollywood do to bulk up all these goddam actors? I train for years to put on a little muscle, they go "oh, movie coming up, RAAA!!! LOOK AT MY BICEPS!".
Electro Lemon's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:13
Electro Lemon
I'd give him some time in my sands.
I'd let him be the warrior within.


Someone else make a third one.
Zombutler's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:27
Zombutler
@Cobra

He's like Two Princes in one
Log1c's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:30
Log1c
@Cobra: I'd let him put his tow thrones in my mouth.
Log1c's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:30
Log1c
@Cobra: I'd let him put his two thrones in my mouth.
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:32
Shin Oni
I have to say...Jake has stepped his game up for this role.
wfolse1's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:33
wfolse1
Yeah, I've had a huge man crush on Gyllenhaal for the longest.
calpis's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:37
calpis
@Cobra: I'd be walking like I was sitting on Two Thrones after a night with him.
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:53
Gameboi
I need to borrow this guy's personal trainer.
tgammet's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:56
tgammet
He looks like just another white guy with his shirt off and a bad haircut.
cbebop007's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 20:05
cbebop007
Yeah, he's still not close to being Persian, but he looks better for the role than I had thought when he was first announced.
UMF Skibum's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 20:13
UMF Skibum
... do want?
Holiday's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 20:23
Holiday
I don't understand what this has to do with Brokeback Mountain.
free touch's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 20:25
free touch
I'd let him Prince my Persia if you know what I mean.

He actually looks that part in that image. I was doubtful at first, but he looks pretty damn god..

And I second Turbospaz. What do they feed these guys to bulk them up like that.

Of course the answer is a personal chef, a personal trainer, and nothing to do the 3-6 months before a movie starts filming.
kawitchate's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 20:28
kawitchate
the non-Persian Persians in 300 looked WAY more believable. this looks like they slapped a wig on good ol' Jake and told him to have a go at it. he looks ridiculous.
Kyousuke Nanbu's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 20:32
Kyousuke Nanbu
He looks so manly.
I will need to save these images for later study.
plastictrash's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 20:33
plastictrash
Also, the guy with the face mask in the background - he's doing it wrong.
Alexradl's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 20:33
Alexradl
Jake Gyllenhaal a Persian prince? I'm not buying it.
Infinitys End's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 20:45
Infinitys End
yeah i'm with Alexradl... i was about to say why the flipping HELL is a non-persian actor playing the f'n PRINCE OF F'N PERSIA!?!?!?!??!?!?

*facepalm* (as hard as I can)
Slacker's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 20:54
Slacker
They could've at least gotten someone a little brown to play a persian, like a mexican or puerto rican or something.
GohanGVO's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 21:08
GohanGVO
He looks like a buff David Hayter.
Maziar's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 21:13
Maziar
Persians near the Caspian Sea have blue eyes and light skinn
T-rav's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 21:17
T-rav
Curse you Collette! I had a blog all ready to go and was about to post when I saw this story! Thwarted again by internets! But in all seriousness, yeah, I'm not too psyched about Gyllenhaal's role as a Persian prince.
T-rav's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 21:19
T-rav
I spelled yo' name wrong. Curse you proofreading! >.<
RJG's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 22:12
RJG
FTA: He's put on some serious mass to play the role, and looks like he could slam you into the side of a brick wall faster than you can blink and eye.

Jesus, Colette. First the image of you with Iga's whip around your throat and now this. You're not exactly shy about it are you? Not that there's anything wrong with the rough stuff, mind...
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 22:22
Cheeburga
Hot
kadosho's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 22:23
kadosho
Actually, I can't wait to see Jake's take as the Prince. Been a longtime fan, and find it inspiring to see it taking a leap to the silver screen. Given the series was envisioned by classic "chills & spills" to begin with.

Can't wait to see the final release date. =D

Btw Colette, should I bring by my copy of Donnie Darko (when PAX arrives?)
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 22:35
RonBurgandy2010
*nervous moan*...............I just played Sands of Time and I just don't see how he could pull this off.
kapshhh's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 22:56
kapshhh
Warrior within? Enter generic rock music.
Clockwork's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 22:58
Clockwork
Wow. Now I see why they cast him. Originally I thought it was a poor choice but now I see what they did with the make-up and hair so he doesn't look bad.

Donnie Darko is my favorite movie of all time.
Corak's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 23:30
Corak
What is Matthew Mcconaughey doing here?
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 23:38
Sharpless
@Cobra
I would part his two thrones with my scimitar and start a war within him by shooting my sands of time into his... butt.

Satisfied?
whatisdelicious's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/12/2008 00:15
whatisdelicious
I really don't like it. I think they need someone who's not a star at all. Jake just doesn't seem at all like he should be playing the Prince. Showing me a shirtless Jack Gyllenhaal doesn't tell me whether or not he'll be good in the role.

All it tells me is that his hair is stupid and he doesn't need a necklace.
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