Although Jake Gyllenhaal was ready to start filming his survival drama Suddenly, The $30 million production was canceled due to the key actor’s alleged actions on set.
According to French magazine Technikart, Gyllenhaal, who was also a producer, quickly caused some confusion with his actions after arriving on the Iceland set. Unusual behavior includes constant script changes, doing rehearsals in a Pepe Le Pew-like accent, and requesting that set builders sleep in their car to prevent the spread of COVID.
Another bizarre incident involved Jake Gyllenhaal stripping down to his underwear and diving into the freezing ocean. He was heard saying: “When I see the sea, I swim in the sea.”
Someone on production also talked about Gyllenhaal’s random antics. “For a scene on a boat [Gyllenhaal] He sells us the idea that he slaps a fish.”
The film, which was originally scheduled to film in 2021, was to be directed by Thomas Bidegain. It was also co-written by Valentine Monteil. Jake Gyllenhaal was set to star alongside Vanessa Kirby. Margot Robbie, Ana De Armas and Jodie Comer were approached for the role. However, everyone rejected the project.
After a few days on set, Bidegain admitted to canceling the project. He told Alain Attal to present the plan. “I’m going to talk to Jake and we agree there’s no point in persisting,” Bidegain told Attal. “Our visions diverge too much.”
Although Kirby reportedly tried to buy the script from Bidegain, the director and producer refused. Bidgeain eventually rewrote the script in French and cast Gilles Lellouche and Melanie Laurent in the lead roles. The film is now titled Suddenly alone.
Jake Gyllenhaal prepares to release ‘Roadhouse’ in March
Meanwhile, Jake Gyllenhaal recently shared a behind-the-scenes look at his upcoming film. road house, which will hit theaters on March 4.
In behind-the-scenes footage, Gyllenhaal is not only seen with his co-stars, but also in an ice bath. “We had an amazing team on this movie,” Jake stated. “And an amazing team capturing images and videos during our time in the Dominican Republic! Much more to come!”
The upcoming film is described as a “high-octane, adrenaline-filled reimagining” of the 1989 film, starring the late Patrick Swayze. Gyllenhaal stars as former UFC fighter Dalton, who is hired as a bar bouncer at a Florida Keys bar.
road house, which is an Amazon Prime production, is directed by Dough Liman. It also stars Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Joaquim de Almedia and Lukas Gage.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn