Jake Gyllenhaal busy in Toronto working on his cinematic 'existential crisis'

Jake Gyllenhaal's working visit to Toronto has most certainly caught the attention of the local media. The Toronto Life has been mapping Jake's movements across the city as well as keeping an eye on where his character's clothes are from. The photographers can barely keep up with him and even the commentators are commentating on the fascination of the Toronto's dailies with Jake's movements (if  you pardon the expression).  Rather fittingly, we have new pictures of Jake on set on 31 May with co-star Melanie Laurent.

Another of the co-stars Sarah Gadon briefly mentioned An Enemy while in Cannes: '"The way Jake describes it,” she says, “it’s about a man having an existential crisis who leaves his mistress for his wife.”'

In the light of Jake's upcoming NYC stage debut, you might be interested in this article about the risks producers take in casting stars in their plays. Thanks to BBMISwear for the link.

There are other pictures here.

I put up my non-spoilery review of Prometheus on MovieBrit today.

Jake Gyllenhaal to present at the LA Conservation Corps awards next week and set to appear on Broaday?

It's a good day when we have some news and a little bit of speculation to throw in with it. Today, a tweet/FB snippet appeared which suggests that Jake may well have plans for later in the year - in the Autumn if you read the comments further down that link:

It is official! My good friend from London is coming to direct Jake Gyllenhaal on Broadway! Mmmmmmmmm... Guess who's going to enjoy rehearsals?

You don't need me to tell you how one stone does not make a wall and nor does a wall make a palace. You also don't need me to remind you how many times over the years we've had stories that Jake was about to act or sing on or off Broadway. Sometimes we've come close - readings/singings have taken place or the theatre has even been booked. There's barely a time when Jake's in London without him saying that he'd like to reappear on the West End stage. I still can't hear the words 'Farragut' and 'North' without a palpitation or two. So, as we do so well, we must wait and see.

More certain is the news that Jake is to make a third appearance at the LA Conservation Corps awards, taking part in the presentation of almost 200 scholarships. The event takes place at the LA State Historic Park at lunchtime on 20 April. In just a week. Previous appearances by Jake were in April 2009 (see above picture) and - on crutches - in March 2008 (see below).

And finally...

Jake and other actors are frequently snapped for the mags being given parking tickets in LA. In fact, it's quite possible that many actors could paper their mansions with the things. Jake is fighting back. He was seen in LA topping up the parking meters of several cars in full view of the traffic wardens. It's not known how they will retaliate. If Jake would like to pop over and top up my car with diesel, I would be most grateful.

Thanks to IHJ for photos from previous Conservation Corps ceremonies.

My review of The Cabin in the Woods is now on MovieBrit.

I finally watched Anonymous today - my review is now on MovieBrit.