Matthew Brookes photographs Jake Gyllenhaal for the April 2017 cover of GQ France. Connecting with the magazine, Jake brings an easygoing spirit to the season. Gyllenhaal poses for images in which he wears essentials. Simple items like the t-shirt or a pair of checked trousers come together from brands like Salvatore Ferragamo. Gyllenhaal talks to GQ France about his latest movies, Life, which co-stars Ryan Reynolds.
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Gyllenhaal also notes that no role is too small for him. He discusses one of his new projects, Okja. In a translated quote, Gyllenhaal explains, “The importance of the role was never a question for me. What matters is that the director believes in you. As an actor, we never have control of the film, since it is that of the director.”
The 36-year-old actor continues, “So, what interests me above all, is why a director wants to work with me. I am a ‘choice’ a little bit (laughs). For a long time, Hollywood did not quite understand where I was going, and I’m not sure it’s over.”
Jake Gyllenhaal GQ France Photo Shoot
