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?
"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?"
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!".
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.
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.
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...
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?)
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.
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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6:44 PM on 08.11.2008
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Also, his costume looks more warrior within than sands of time.
-Paul Mooney
300 much?
I'd let him be the warrior within.
Someone else make a third one.
He's like Two Princes in one
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.
I will need to save these images for later study.
*facepalm* (as hard as I can)
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...
Can't wait to see the final release date. =D
Btw Colette, should I bring by my copy of Donnie Darko (when PAX arrives?)
Donnie Darko is my favorite movie of all time.
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?
All it tells me is that his hair is stupid and he doesn't need a necklace.