Spider-Man Far From Home: Why Jake Gyllenhaal agreed to star in a Marvel film

The Spider-Man: Far from Home actor told us the reasons for his return to a franchise, almost ten years after Prince of Persia.

Spider-Man: Far From Home will return at the end of the weekend on TF1. To wait, we republish an extract from our interview with one of its main actors, Jake Gyllenhaal. An actor who had almost became Christopher Nolan's Bruce Wayne for his trilogy Dark Knight, but who ultimately starred in a competing superhero film, Marvel. Explanations.

Interview from July 8, 2019: Jake Gyllenhaal is it soluble in superhero films? Accustomed to die-hard performances, the actor takes a relaxing break in the skin of the enigmatic Mysterio in Spider-Man: Far From Home. And here he reflects on his career in perpetual reinvention. Discover a short extract from our interview with the iconic interpreter of Donnie Darkothe entirety of which can be found in issue 498 of First.

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PREMIERE: After Prince of Persiawe thought you were done with blockbusters… And bam, here you are in Spiderman !

JAKE GYLLENHAAL: Sorry ! (Laughs) You seem disappointed…

No, not at all, but I think your fan club was surprised…

So much the better ! My theory is that an acting career inevitably ends up becoming “meta”. A comment on herself. The choices you make do not only depend on the quality of what you read, the emotion a script gives you, your desire to play this or that character… No, you also have to know how to shake the coconut tree. Take risks and opt for films in which, precisely, no one expects you. When I did Okja, for example, some said it was the worst performance they had ever seen. I thought it was great! (Laughs)

Really ?

Yes, frankly. It didn't offend me. I don't take it any more seriously than if someone said of one of my interpretations that it was one of the most beautiful they had ever seen. Because it makes no sense! Am I supposed to believe that?

And so, Spiderman…

Honestly, Marvel movies are cool. The characters they portray are fascinating. I was offered the opportunity to be part of this universe, and I admit that it scared me a little. Because I don't know these films well. So I did the same thing as usual: I took a risk.

Here is the trailer for Far From Home :

Jake Gyllenhaal: “I want to immerse myself in my roles, not just do that”