Jake Gyllenhaal: I've 'ruined' two movies

Jake Gyllenhaal thinks he's "ruined" at least two movies. The 'Nightcrawler' star - who is the son of screenwriter Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal and director Stephen Gyllenhaal - joked he probably made things difficult for his mother when she was working at home by knocking on the door whilst she was shut away in her office. He shared: "I remember knocking on her closed door and probably ruining a screenplay or two." The 35-year-old actor also revealed he has a specific way of preparing a role and takes his "guidance" from rapper The Notorious B.I.G. Speaking at the Dubai International Film Festival, he added: "I take my guidance from hip hop, you act like your first time might be your last time, and that's from Biggie [the Notorious B.I.G.]. "I realised early on that I wasn't as smart as I thought I was and had to spend a long time preparing [for a role]." Meanwhile, Jake recently expressed his disappointment at thinking of acting as "just a job" at one point in his life. He said: "I feel I've returned to the emotional place I was in when I was acting as a kid. "At one point in my career several years back I got away from that innocent kind of inspiration and what makes acting truly beautiful, not just a job."

More from Entertainment

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • Afternoons with Helen Farmer

    1:00pm - 4:00pm

    Every weekday afternoon, Helen Farmer will help you to navigate the highs and lows of life in the UAE. Stay up to date with what’s happening and where to go.

  • The Debrief

    4:00pm - 7:00pm

    Join Dane on Dubai Eye 103.8 for The Debrief from 4pm to 7pm, the perfect way to unwind after a busy day at the office.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Is There Sufficient House Supply In UAE

    Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?

  • Noon's First Female Delivery Driver

    Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!