Jake Gyllenhaal Looks Seriously Ripped As He Films Weigh-In Scene For New Movie

Jake Gyllenhaal looks like he’s put in some serious hours at the gym ahead of his latest film role.

The US actor showed off his ripped physique as he filmed a scene for thee forthcoming remake of Road House.

Jake’s appearance at the UFC 285 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas was a surprise for fans in attendance, who had no idea that he would be taking to the stage – or that they might just end up on the big screen themselves.

Introducing Jake to the stage was Irish professional mixed martial artist Conor McGregor who will also appear in the film.

“Las Vegas!” Conor roared, before revealing everyone in attendance would be part of the upcoming film.

“Everyone in this arena, you’re about to be part of my movie that’s coming out with myself and Jake Gyllenhall.

“A Joe Silver production, make sure to cheer for the weigh-ins and let’s go Las Vegas.”

Jake then performed a full UFC weigh-in routine in front of a raucous crowd.

Former UFC fighter Jay Hieron – who was acting as the defending champion – then came out to a chorus of boos and promptly got in his co-star’s face, which led to him slapping his opponent before being held back by security.

Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal

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The Road House remake will see Jake playing an ex-UFC fighter who ends up working as a bouncer in the Florida Keys. It is unknown how big Connor’s role in the project will be.

The movie is set to be released later this year, although an exact date has not yet been announced.

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Who You Gonna Call? Jake Gyllenhaal In The Guilty Trailer, Apparently

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Jake Gyllenhaal stars in Netflix’s The Guilty

Having seemingly perfected his impression of Connie Britton’s serious listening face from 9-1-1, Jake Gyllenhaal will now take your call in the first trailer for the upcoming film The Guilty.

The bathing-optional Oscar nominee stars as a former police detective who now toils away at a 911 call centre in the Netflix thriller, which hits the streaming service on 1 October. 

Based on the much-lauded 2018 Danish crime flick of the same name, which took place entirely in a single room throughout the course of a phone call, The Guilty sees Jake try to solve a crime at his desk after he’s contacted by a woman who claims to have been abducted. 

Netflix’s synopsis says of The Guilty: “The film takes place over the course of a single morning in a 911 dispatch call centre.

“Call operator Joe Baylor (Gyllenhaal) tries to save a caller in grave danger — but he soon discovers that nothing is as it seems, and facing the truth is the only way out.”

“I’m sorry I have to hang up,” the mysterious woman says in the trailer after her captor discovers she’s phoned for help. “I’m gonna die.” 

Penned by True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto and helmed by Training Day director Antoine Fuqua, who previously collaborated with Jake on the boxing drama Southpaw, The Guilty has been a passion project of sorts for the actor, who once moderated a Q&A with the original film’s director, Gustav Möller, before landing the rights to the film. 

Teasing the project on his own Instagram account on Saturday, Jake posted a video with a telephone number, which plays a version of the 911 call his character answers in the film.

The Guilty also stars Ethan Hawke, Riley Keough, Paul Dano, Peter Sarsgaard, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Bill Burr. Watch the exciting trailer below:

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