Time to hone those Jake Gyllenhaal Spotting Skills

The evidence mounts that Prince of Persia is currently underway at Pinewood Studios - not least of which is Pinewood Studios itself listing the film on its website as using a number of its stages, including its famous 007 stage. Princess of Persia Gemma Arterton should feel at home because this was where much of the Bond movie Quantum of Solace was recently filmed. The Daily Mail is reporting (in its own inimitable style) that Gemma moved back to London last week, ready for Pinewood filming. With Tobey and Gemma working at Pinewood, one would think the Prince of Persia himself is also at the Bucks studio.

Thanks to a poster at IMDb, here is another action photograph on the Moroccan Prince of Persia set.


So Jake Gyllenhaal may well be in London, enjoying the Indian Summer, but he's not being spotted and so here is my guide to help everyone keep alert and spot Jake - ideally with a many megapixeled camera - and put me out of my misery. It is time to hone our Jake spotting skills and these are necessary because Jake Gyllenhaal can be a master of disguise...


Hair on head and face - this can vary enormously and one should expect any combination of face and head fuzz, but it is unlikely that Prince of Dastan has time for a haircut before his final battle for the dagger and so long is probably a safe bet for the time being.



If the hair is long, one can expect a range of coverings to keep us from recognising a hairy Jake - a hood or a hoodie are possibilities, as is a beanie.






Jake has a hot body - this makes him more easily identifiable in such warm weather that we are enjoying at the moment. Therefore, Jake could go the other way and take cover in full winter garb. Although this would mean Jake might remain unrecognised, it could backfire because it would draw stares and puzzled comments.



Jake's eyes are mesmerising and beautiful. If you're in a shop and look up and encounter a gaze from Jake's eyes, you will know him instantly. This would be an extreme hazard for Jake while buying his coffee on the streets of London - every Starbucks in town would know he was about within a day. Sunglasses are a necessity - but not at night. Tip: Turn the lights out.


Jake can be speedy and this might mean that you think you've spotted him, but by the time you've done your double take, he's gone. You must therefore be prepared for Jake cycling, running or skateboarding. Surfing is a little less likely in London, although one can boat on London's lakes, ponds and river. Tip: Wear sensible shoes.




Jake may be in a car or black cab or rickshaw (or a bus?). Tip: chat with your taxi and rickshaw drivers (best not to chat with bus or tube drivers).


Even if Jake is walking by on foot, appearances can be deceptive. Tip: Look out for someone walking backwards or a little oddly so as not to be noticed.



Jake knows the value of camouflage, having had ample desert warfare training (both medieval and 20th century) - he may attempt to blend in.





Sometimes desperate times call for desperate measures and Jake may well go the full hog and pull out all the stops for his disguise. Here are some examples. Tip: If you see someone in such a disguise you may safely say you have spotted Jake Gyllenhaal - but noone will believe you.



And finally

Brothers has a release date for the UK now - according to IMDb, British audiences should finally get to see tattooed Jake on 27 February. Better late than never, I suppose.


Includes pictures from IHJ and links.