Paul dano brings richard ford novel to life with help from jake gyllenhaal, carey mulligan. The film is an adaptation of the richard ford novel of the same name. And right now, the father, jerry, played by jake gyllenhaal, has left his family to go and fight these. A young actor stands out among gyllenhaal, mulligan despite old plot. Adapted by dano and zoe kazan from the novel by richard ford, this meticulously crafted portrait of the american nuclear family in crisis charts the rift that forms within a 1960s montana household when the father and breadwinner jake gyllenhaal abruptly departs to fight the forest. Wildlife is a 2018 american drama film directed and coproduced by paul dano in his directorial debut, starring carey mulligan and jake gyllenhaal. A teenage boy must deal with his mothers complicated response after his father temporarily abandons them to take a menial and dangerous job. Ap p aul dano makes his directorial debut with this modest adaptation of richard fords 1990 novel. The film marks the directorial debut for decorated character actor paul dano, who also cowrote the script with his longtime collaborator and partner zoe kazan her second screenplay after ruby sparks, based on the 1990 novel by. Met ed oxenbould, carey mulligan en jake gyllenhaal. I would say, with john watts who directed the movie, what makes this installment of that franchise so great is that there is an intimacy to it, and there is a sense of the scenes, with.
The story focuses on a boy who witnesses the decay of his parents marriage falling apart after his mom finds another man after their move to. Casting directors are now casting background extras to work on a the new jake gyllenhaal movie, wildlife. He may not be a quoteunquote movie star or even a household name, but few of his peers seem to do as much. Jake gyllenhaal, carey mulligan, ed oxenbould, bill camp, paul dano. He may not be a quoteunquote movie star or even a household name, but. Jake gyllenhaal talks wildlife, and going from the arthouse. May 09, 2018 carey mulligan and jake gyllenhaals marriage capsizes in 50s montana in an impressive directorial debut by dano, based on the richard ford novel. Fourteenyearold joe played by newcomer ed oxenbould, is the only child of jeanette carey mulligan and jerry jake gyllenhaala housewife and a. Jake gyllenhaal and carey mulligan star in the first wildlife trailer, paul danos directorial debut that was a hit at sundance and cannes. Carey mulligan is on fire in paul danos stunningly beautiful directorial debut sundance 2018. Wildlife paul dano, in his directorial debut, stages an artfully deliberate smalltown saga, with carey mulligan and jake gyllenhaal as haunted parents. It stars carey mulligan and jake gyllenhaal as a couple who move to a new town with their only child during the 1960s. Jake gyllenhaal as an aimless don draper has relocated the family. Carey mulligan and jake gyllenhaals marriage capsizes in 50s montana.
Carey mulligan lights a fire in wildlife paul dano movingly adapts richard fords 1990 novel about a couple jake gyllenhaal and carey mulligan whose marriage crumbles as their son ed. He made his film debut in 1991 with a minor role in the comedydrama city slickers. I would say, with john watts who directed the movie, what makes this installment of that franchise so great is that there is an intimacy to it, and there is a. Jerry jake gyllenhaal works at a local golf course while jeanne carey mulligan helps raise their 14yearold son joe ed oxenbould. The trailer for the movie, based on richard fords novel of the same name, centers on housewife jeanette carey mulligan and her golf pro husband jerry jake gyllenhaal. Jake gyllenhaal abruptly departs to fight the forest fires raging nearby, leaving his restless wife carey mulligan, in a performance of fearless emotional honesty and teenage son ed oxenbould to pick up the. Jake gyllenhaal, carey mulligan and ed oxenbould star in paul danos directorial debut wildlife. In the movie wildlife, sensitive 16yearold joe ed oxenbould is the only child of jeanette carey mulligan and jerry jake gyllenhaala housewife and golf pro in a small town in 1960s montana nearby, an uncontrolled forest fire rages close to the canadian border, and when jerry loses his joband his sense of purpose he decides to join the cause of fighting the fire, leaving his wife. Wildlife suggests being married to jake gyllenhaal isn. Ifc films presents wildlife, the directorial debut of paul dano there will be. Carey mulligan defends wildlife, viewer slams her character. Jake gyllenhaal is an american actor and film producer who has appeared in over 35 motion pictures including some yet to be released, three television programs, one commercial, and four music videos. In fact, its in part about that moment when we realize our parents can be selfishsometimes you have to be in order to survive. Wildlifesuggests being married to jake gyllenhaal isnt.
But this is one of if not the worst movies ive ever seen. Paul danos directorial debut stars carey mulligan and jake gyllenhaal as a couple whose marriage is falling apart. Wildlifesuggests being married to jake gyllenhaal isnt as. Carey mulligan and jake gyllenhaal are unhappily married in the devastating wildlife. Jake gyllenhaal network wildlife archives jake gyllenhaal. Wildlife allows its characters to be complicated, fallible. Jake gyllenhaal talks wildlife, and going from the. Watch the first trailer for wildlife starring jake gyllenhaal, carey mulligan this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. A boy witnesses his parents marriage falling apart after his mother finds. Sometimes, though, its the quiet ones who make the most noise.
The film, directed by paul dano and starring carey mulligan and jake gyllenhaal, is a domestic drama both sad and terrifying. Enidshot wildlife challenges viewers to stay interested, despite major stars jake gyllenhaal, carey mulligan by michael smith tulsa world. Sep 23, 2016 jake gyllenhaal and carey mulligan will appear onscreen together for the first time in wildlife, the upcoming directorial debut from actor paul dano dano, who starred in swiss army man opposite. Carey mulligan and jake gyllenhaal smolder in paul danos directorial debut one of the most anticipated films of the year is a gorgeous family drama with.
Carey mulligan and jake gyllenhaal are jeanette and jerry, a couple with a young son who are trying to make ends meet in 1950s montana. Wildlife is the kind of movie whose lowkey hush could get lost in all. They also announced that the films world premiere will be held at the sundance film festival in january 2018. Jake gyllenhaal and carey mulligan to star in paul danos. About wildlife academy award nominated actor jake gyllenhaal stars in the upcoming movie wildlife with academy award nominated actress carey mulligan. His mother is from a jewish family, and his fathers ancestry. Their relationship transforms after gyllenhaal s character loses his job as a.
The film was acclaimed by critics, with many praising mulligan and gyllenhaal s. Sep 06, 2018 ifc films has released a new wildlife trailer. Jake gyllenhaal and benedict cumberbatch to star in edward bergers rio but what really crackles as wildlife goes from family drama to a beholden kids nightmare is mulligan. Jake gyllenhaals wildlife open casting call in tulsa, oklahoma. Oct 15, 2018 jake gyllenhaal and carey mulligan sit down with today to talk about their new movie, wildlife, where they play a husband and wife at a crossroads in their relationship in 1960s montana.
I also thought jake gyllenhaal was good but hes absent for a good chunk of the film and so he just didnt stand out as much as carey or ed did. The directorial debut of actor paul dano reveals a filmmaking talent of remarkable intelligence and restraint. I definitely will be looking forward to more of his things. The most unpredictable thing in wildlife is carey mulligan even across from jake gyllenhaal, she steals paul danos directorial debut. A powerful but quiet movie directed by paul dano and based on a novel of the same name by richard ford. He is the brother of actress maggie gyllenhaal, who played his sister in donnie darko 2001. Acclaimed actor paul dano there will be blood makes an assured transition to director with his acutely observed drama. In wildlife, passions run rampant the new york times. Wildlife is the kind of movie whose lowkey hush could get lost in all the buzz over the bigname, holidayseason releases.
Wildlife, starring jake gyllenhaal, in theaters 101918. Carey mulligan and jake gyllenhaals marriage capsizes in 50s montana in an impressive directorial debut by dano, based on the richard ford novel. Jake gyllenhaal and carey mulligan will appear onscreen together for the first time in wildlife, the upcoming directorial debut from actor paul dano dano, who starred in. Actor paul danos first film as director shows promise, but the dysfunctional. Its an extremely watchable movie, beautifully and even luxuriously. Starring carey mulligan, ed oxenbould, jake gyllenhaal, and bill camp. Which is good to hear since hes onscreen for pretty much most of the movie. Carey mulligan, ed oxenbould and jake gyllenhaal in wildlife. Fourteenyearold joe played by newcomer ed oxenbould, is the only child of jeanette carey mulligan and jerry jake gyllenhaala housewife and a golf proin a small town in 1960s montana.
An first official image of jake gyllenhaal and carey mulligan in wildlife has been released. Jake gyllenhaal and carey mulligan sit down with today to talk about their new movie, wildlife, where they play a husband and wife at a crossroads in their relationship in 1960s montana. Carey mulligan lights a fire in wildlife paul dano movingly adapts richard fords 1990 novel about a couple jake gyllenhaal and carey mulligan whose marriage crumbles as. Set in 1960, wildlife is based on the 1990 richard ford novel of the same name. Nov 16, 2018 wildlife is a triumph for its director, cast. Nov 11, 2018 carey mulligan and jake gyllenhaal in wildlife. The screenplay, written by dano and zoe kazan, is based on the 1990 novel of the same name by richard ford. Oct 16, 2018 carey mulligan and jake gyllenhaal are unhappily married in the devastating wildlife. Ap p aul dano makes his directorial debut with this modest adaptation of richard fords 1990. Sep 19, 2018 in the movie wildlife, sensitive 16yearold joe ed oxenbould is the only child of jeanette carey mulligan and jerry jake gyllenhaala housewife and golf pro in a small town in 1960s montana. Paul danos directorial debut stars carey mulligan, jake gyllenhaal, ed oxenbould, and bill camp. Jake gyllenhaal took a break from big commercial movies to make films like wildlife, but hell take any role thats a challenge, including mysterio in the next spiderman.
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