In the movie Jake plays Tommy Cahill, an ex-convict who falls for his soldier brother‘s wife after he goes missing in Afghanistan. Tobey Maguire and Natalie Portman co-star in the movie. Here the famously private Mr Gyllenhaal talks about becoming one of Hollywoods most bankable names, describes how his big sister Maggie always makes sure he knows who‘s boss, and hints that he just wants to get back to the people he loves.
JG: “[Waving his hands around] Hi! I hope you don’t mind but I get really animated!”
Q: Not at all, go for it. And what was with your look?
JG: “You mean in the movie, or in reality? Sorry, I have no concept of the difference between movies and reality!”
Q: Well, have you seen the movie?
JG: “Yes, Twilight. God, I loved that movie! (Laughs) No, I was just saying that, because it’s the thing of the moment! Yeah, I’m up on stuff. But what did you want to know?”
Q: What attracted you to Brothers?
JG: “The director Jim Sheridan attracted me. He’s made some of the most extraordinary movies, and gotten the most extraordinary performance out of actors – more than many of the directors working today. And his inherent trust in me, as an actor – six weeks to work with someone as extraordinary as him is like a godsend.”
Q: So how did the theme of this film resonate with you?
JG: “Which one? Sleeping with your brother’s wife?!”
