Update! Jake Gyllenhaal in InStyle, new TV spot and stills for Prisoners, Inside the Actor's Studio - and Batman

Update! Jake Gyllenhaal appears in September's edition of German Instyle (Men). It's the first interview we've had with Jake in quite a while and enormous thanks are due to Sasha for taking the time to translate the article as well as scan it. You can see the scans here and read the full translation here. Here are a couple of the images and some tasty morsels.

'Of course I take my job very seriously and I find it important. I don’t do this to keep up a glamorous life style. Movies can change a lot. With stories you can make change happen and make people think about the important things in life. I want to be part of these questions that keep the world thinking. In the past years I have been interested in the reality outside my own world more and more. I am independent, don’t have kids and no responsibilities. Therefore I have the freedom to explore these abysses and be influenced by them. I feel a bit like the journeyman of life and I want to explore everything.'

On nieces and god daughter: 'I would do anything for these kids. They may not be my own but I have a very strong bond with them and I truly love them. When I shot “Prisoners” I had to think about them all the time. The interesting thing about my character is that he tries to develop no emotional ties while hunting the child molester. Which is hard when kids are involved. I didn’t succeed at that while shooting. I had my nieces and godchild on my mind all the time.'

The move to NYC: 'There were several reasons but my family was certainly one of them. They all live here. My mum, my nieces, my sister and her husband, even my uncles, aunts and cousins. There was a point in my life where I realised that I want to spend my everyday life with my family. I want to be able to see them every day. Which is easier when you life in the same city and not 3000 miles apart (laughs).'

Changing looks: 'I have to let my hair grow just to shave it all the time (laughs). I really don’t have any preferences. As long as it’s uncomplicated. Most people have to try to look their best for their job on a daily basis. When I work I try to look not like myself.'

'Yes, I think it’s important to take care of your body. I get clarity from being physical. I was raised very active, our dad always encouraged us to be physical when we were kids. He would wake me before school and we’d go for a run. I love to be outside. It makes me happy. I do a lot of sports but I also do a lot for my mind. Both is part of my life and helps me do a better job.'

Prisoners TV spot and stills

Things are heating up for Prisoners! Warner Brothers has just released a new extended TV Spot. The film is out in the US in just a month from now - 20 September.



This coincides with new stills from the film, here via IHJ with thanks. Broody.... There is also something of Robert from Zodiac in this look.

It looks like there will soon be much more Jake Gyllenhaal on the box other than film ads due to tweets that Jake is to appear on Inside the Actor's Studio - the recording is due to take place tomorrow (20 August).

Batman rumours reboot!

Jake has been associated with casting rumours for Batman and other superhero movies for as long as he's been able to pull on a pair of tights. With (another) Batman reboot imminent, it's time to dust off those rumours and give them an airing. One site has suggested that Jake is a favourite of Batman writer David Goyer and that he may be doing a screening test wearing an old Dark Knight suit. An announcement is expected next month. Unless you're superhuman yourself, I wouldn't recommend holding your breath...

Thanks so much to Elizabeth for this fantastic picture! Put a smile on my face, that's for sure!