Jake Gyllenhaal takes a pounding in sweaty new video
Jake Gyllenhaal is known for dedicating himself wholly when he takes on a role, but he’s taken it to a whole new sweaty level in preparation for Road House.In the upcoming action flick (based on the 1989 classic starring Patrick Swayze), the 43-year-old actor portrays a former UFC middleweight fighter who gets a job at, well, a roadhouse.Subscribe to our daily newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.We already knew Gyllenhaal buffed up a ton for the film, but in this new behind-the-scenes clip, he shows us just how impeccably strong his abs are.
By taking 40 punches to the gut.We’ll give you a minute….A post shared by Jake Gyllenhaal (@jakegyllenhaal)Shirtless and dripping in sweat, Gyllenhaal asks his stunt team and trainers to “just send people who want to hit me.”That’s when Steve Brown –– a professional stuntman and All-American wrestler –– gloves up and Gyllenhaal tells him: “You get to do it, Steve, whenever you’d like.”(Anyone else ever have dreams that started this way?)Then, Gyllenhaal raises those massive biceps behind his head and lets Brown wallop him 20 times in a row.His initial reaction? “That was fantastic.” So, Brown delivers another 20 shots.There’s clearly no denying Gyllenhaal’s insanity dedication.
Or rock hard abs.A post shared by Road House (@roadhousemovie)Later in the clip, the Oscar nominee explains that since they “want the movie to be good,” he’s pulling no punches when it comes to his stunt work.
Pun intended.“What we’re doing is real,” he says, showing off his “red as hell” muscles. “Never been done before, it’s real.
