Jake Gyllenhaal Was Warned Not To Take This Theater Gig

Freshly-minted Marvel Universe star Jake Gyllenhaal tries his best to explain his new play 'Sea Wall / A Life' to Stephen Colbert.
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[@mbgreenly]

Jake is the kind of guy who reminds me that acting still counts as art.

[@zrifepsych]

And doesn't take himself too seriously

[@dianalaichyk5089]

I nearly broke my finger smashing that like button.

[@elumix2430]

But act is art ??

[@mistyblueeyes4024]

Well said!

[@sumeya1923]

Your comment is at 1k thanks to me lmaoo

[@knowehme]

watching jake in interviews is so entertaining

[@DarthVader20201]

nohemi he values acting and its art while taking on superhero/action movies where Hollywood is most known for

[@speechy_keen4878]

He’s hilarious with Ryan Reynolds too 😆

[@elissesutton4503]

I haven't laughed so hard at an interview in ages - he just seems to be enjoying life and living for the moment - I love how when he said his mesmerising joke for the third time and only 1 person got it - he still got so excited

[@chicagoparker]

Hes an asshole in real life and degenerate gambler lol.

[@Wretchrot]

chicagoparker what?

[@bellarose5581]

when he stuck his tongue out and did those hand sings OH MY HEART WENT BOOM

[@yahoo3388]

mygod me too!!!! *sploosh*

[@mm12345777]

Yesss 😍😍😍

[@erxs]

god me too

[@dthhthtrhrbrhtb664]

Yesssss

[@giovannaoliveira9469]

My ovaries went BOOOOOOM

[@pxlbltz]

He was mesmerising in "Nightcrawler" and I'll never understand why he wasn't even nominated for an Academy award.

[@Deviant69]

coz the academy is biased

[@ShoTgUn851112]

Watched this movie last night for the first time. Absolutely terrific. But so far, he's portrayal of Loki is the best one for me.

[@Deviant69]

aTasteforTheatrical his hair was the showstealer

[@THOMAS2910able]

Because it wasn't about being black, gay nor was it a biopic. The academy awards performances based on the type of movie it is instead of purely the performance.

[@mm12345777]

@@Deviant69 yesss 😍

[@lavalampazzz]

Once in a while I search for "Jake Gyllenhaal" here on youtube just to see if there are any new interview with this man. I can't get over him. I'd listen to him talk for hours, the charisma is staggering.

[@alanna9510]

you’re absolutely right

[@michelle80025]

Tell me about it 🙈 it's gone beyond obsession at this point 😂

[@ssaleem2]

I do the same !!! He’s absolutely hilarious too ! Such fun energy

[@commanderkenobi7974]

he's so charming. To be honest, i've never seen an actor as charming as jake

[@maryrosekent8223]

donghae is hella cute ^Ryan Gosling (weird and charming) ^Jack Whitehall (puppy dog charming, esp. w/ Harrison Ford on Graham Norton) ^George Clooney

[@lalalala1057]

Tom Hiddleston

[@JuliaJiggs]

Armie Hammer as well

[@rekameszaros]

@@JuliaJiggs lol

[@JuliaJiggs]

@@rekameszaros oof this hurts. It's scary how well he hid how messed up he is

[@dbdbdbdbdbdbdbdbdbdbdbdbdbdbdb]

2:35 "He's awesome. I like him." I am so jealous of that guy.

[@daniellloyd1801]

Ann F. Y I K E S

[@KilimitiFrriuuu]

"yeah, but I don't do any of them...only both... and there's two of us" Hahahahah

[@daniellarsson7144]

One of the best actors working today

[@owenhu9465]

hes just amazing at everything he does

[@MichaelManning15]

Daniel Larsson possibly THE best right now

[@TheCrispTurnip]

100%

[@Carlos-ln8fd]

@@MichaelManning15 agree completely

[@nikaylagreenwood3385]

Daniel Larsson I agree 100%

[@taymarieeeeee]

He mesmerizes me. That's for sure. How can one man be so damn gorgeous....?

[@TheSmilodon85]

thirsty....?

[@taymarieeeeee]

TheSmilodon85 lol, stop being so serious. 😂

[@TheSmilodon85]

@@taymarieeeeee I'm Kidding 😂I wrote that because I said something similar about an actress before and bunch of Woman said I was "Thirsty" lol I'm like damn I can't even give compliments anymore? 😭 🤣 Don't mind me I'm a smartass lol have a good one 🤗😉

[@taymarieeeeee]

TheSmilodon85 lol it’s okay! I’m normally not like this but when it comes to Jake Gyllenhaal I just can’t help myself lol 😆

[@adelinecarney4392]

Taylor Ahlvers He sure is beautiful! I always love his smile and seeing him pretty cheerful in this interview is a joy. There's not a single thing I don't like about this man I swear.

[@waniawaseem4243]

1:00 I feel like the world doesn't talk about this as much as it should. 😳❤️

[@valmacclinchy]

How did I know what you meant before going back to it? 😂❤

[@mkpooni]

Jake Gyllenhaal makes me smile involuntarily.

[@kansasgoldilocks]

Me too. I literally sit with a cheesy grin on my face the entire time when I watch his interviews.

[@Shirleeeeeeeeeeeey96]

I don't think there's anyone I love more than Jake Gyllenhaal

[@jezdolly]

Not even your own mama??😂😳 Homeslice sacrificed her va jay jay for you and this is the thanks she gets.... Hahahaha

[@RookieAssassin]

That’s...kinda sad..

[@Angie-Pants]

God, he's such a dork.

[@heatherbleu5370]

Angie Pants Omygoodness.. Isn't he tho??

[@kcbh24]

I love dorks!

[@abhinav7496]

"Donnie Dorko"

[@kcbh24]

@@abhinav7496 ❤️ "you're such a fuckass!" 😉

[@chrystinegaines3207]

... Yep and cute as hell.

[@divinelyshpongled]

Wow don't think i've seen Stephen in a better mood.

[@carodelo]

in every interview with Jake, Stephen is glowing.

[@chrisa5203]

Notice how hes more proud of his independent work and dismisses the Marvel movie. THATS a true artist.

[@f.n.schlub2269]

Stephen was ON FIRE in his monologue tonight. He and Jake must have been ripping the greenroom apart before the show. He needs Jake in the greenroom to amp him up every night !!!

[@rasaecnai]

he is like that when he genuinely like the guess

[@wiets90]

0:59 - 1:02 someone please make a gif of that...

[@wiets90]

@@charlie5115 Thank you!

[@allaighnjamieson284]

Noo the page for the gif doesn't work 😔

[@ddonnie]

Allaighn Jamieson ;(

[@hania3742]

It doesn’t work anymore :(

[@tylerpurrden]

@@hania3742 it's back, at least it was for me (i had to pause my vpn, fyi), just give the page a second to reload - the name of the page has changed so it takes a second to acknowledge it and then it works!

[@mayap6055]

Had no idea how hilarious he is, they have such great chemistry.

[@smoothietide]

This is the most natural interview I've ever seen

[@lonestar98]

"I didn't design the poster man" 😂😂😂

[@ScottishLittleHobbit]

I'm sitting here and cant stop smiling! So glad to see Jake so happy and relaxed again. Havent seen him like this during the last 10 yrs.

[@T.K.Fischer]

Donnie Darko was easier to follow than figuring out what this play is.

[@gracebell3495]

One of the most talented, honest, expressive and kind hearted actors today.

[@klo632]

There’s something about Jake Gyllenhaal that I find a bit...odd but I love him all the same !😂❤️

[@ev2867]

God I love him, he means the world to the gays and he's not gay, the range is iconic.

[@erxs]

he's like Thor - the unofficial God of Lesbians, though he's not a lesbians

[@giovannaoliveira9469]

Jake is above any sexual orientation

[@giovannaoliveira9469]

He is loved by everyone Doesn't matter if you're gay, straight or even asexual

[@GiovanaSimmer]

Don't count on it, though... (him not being gay, I mean.)

[@zuhayrakhan]

Jake said "Mr. Coalberrt". xD! 3:34

[@PopSocialChannel]

I’ve just discovered this man yesterday and I’m already in love.... how is he so charming and gorgeous

[@tylerpurrden]

if you haven't already, find Source Code - it's from the same director that did Moon (amazing Sam Rockwell film); it's hella underrated and one of his strongest roles

[@fleurskitchen]

I fall for Jake Gyllenhaal, then for a few years I forget about him, then I fall again, then forget a few months, then I'm like how did I forget about him. Right now he is at the promotions, I'm at the falling phase

[@fogglesworth9613]

Jon Batiste playing Gershwin's "'S Wonderful" right after Colbert said "It's Wonderful" @3:40 😂

[@Stehako]

fogglesworth Noticed that, too. He does this a lot and I love it. He is so quick and talented.

[@gpeddino]

How come Jake gets hotter and hotter with time?

[@N.BR500]

Such a mesmerizing interview, I just love Jake.

[@estrellie09]

He is so handsome 😻

[@cynhwon]

I need a friend like Jake.

[@tiaball5263]

Don't we all?

[@vaughanfilms9780]

LOVE their set-up, timing and delivery of the punchline (Donnie Darko quote) 'It's Wonderful'. They make a class double-act.

[@thimitrakipreou1800]

Oh..amazing actor..he and his sister too

[@krmnych_backlog]

GOD I love this dude!

[@dthhthtrhrbrhtb664]

Just making myself a replay button... 0:59

[@NewMessage]

I thought there was gonna be a slap fight over that playbill for a second there.

[@emilyeldridge4213]

Absolutely love the banter between Jake and Stephen.

[@honeyglamour]

when he gets super excited or tickled by something and his nose squinches up?? mesmerizing

[@socrappyicoulddie]

Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease be a frequent guest

[@athzirigutierrez]

So jake has a tongue thing

[@TheDavan619]

I love the two together

[@OleksiiTheAngry]

Thaaaat is why I became the gyllenhalic - for the sheer silliness of the guy! And the ability to burst into anger in a matter of seconds.

[@mm12345777]

Why is Jake so damn handsome??? 😍 And talented too!

[@latronqui]

I loved it when he said "Mr Colbert" like it should sound.

[@mahreenbaig2922]

So many gif-able moments of jake omg like right after the part he says “I man monologue w two men”

[@valmacclinchy]

0:59 ! 😂❤

[@MsPrincesscris]

I've seen it, and it is extraordinary! Jake is an amazing actor! It was a night to remember, forever!

[@Demitrival]

@0:59 Jake is my type of guy

[@pedrolinathetropicaldragon5481]

I like Jake a lot more after seeing this interview. I always thought he'd be so different... probably because of the movies he is in. But he's actually a funny and interesting guy. In the movies, his characters are always so dark...

[@rutgercolinkips7453]

I know Stephen gave up trying to win interviews a long time ago, but this one he definitely lost! Thanks guys, that was thoroughly entertaining!

[@murtadharidha1565]

Amazing actor and nice human being

[@Leftatalbuquerque]

He brought back Sunday In The Park With George.

[@eliasfender3532]

jake is beautiful, funny, charming and talented. can i. like. have one of him?

[@SeraphCherub]

I think I like Jake. Great interview, great chemistry between Stephen and Jake.

[@MRosezhahira]

i LOVE him TOO much

[@blackdiamond6246]

0:41 he’s the cutest ❤ I love this man

[@SilkyC]

i love him SO much!! So talented! Him and his sister!

[@TheCrispTurnip]

Jake ran this interview lol

[@junimay]

1:00 the casey frey really jumped out

[@mohammadmahmoudi4047]

Last evening I saw source code . It was amazing, and Jake jellynhall was so fantastic feeling , story and script was perfect

[@priyautd]

1:00 I need a tall glass of water 😍😍😍 SWAG MUCH

[@desireesun]

*GIVE HIM AN OSCAR ALREADY*

[@Tquintv]

He's absolutely right. I don't tune in because the president is a clown. I tune in because the host delivers an amazing performance every night.

[@GrimmyGrim]

Hillary is a clown

[@Tquintv]

@@GrimmyGrim Your mother was a raisin. Old cripple paladins paint the faces of my fences. Some of the Illuminati are the dark web of the infinite portajohn.

[@rens3333]

Jake ans Carey Mulligan were both phenominal in Wildlife

[@maryrosekent8223]

Annn Niemm Carey Mulligan is seriously underrated!

[@VickiAraujoBR]

Lovely. Gorgeous. Amazing. And yes, mesmerizing.

[@themripley]

Stephen says "It's wonderful". Jon starts playing "S'Wonderful, S'Marvellous".

[@maryrosekent8223]

Megan Ripley As any musician would-Gershwin is timeless!

[@oliviahancock2274]

I just saw the show last night he was amazing I’m in love 😂❤️

[@dani-jf7ms]

i adore this man. how could anyone not?

[@alisa-bg1wr]

They have such a chemistry!!!!

[@SvetlanaYanova]

If I see Jake's name in a movie, that's the movie I'm watching!

[@Stopwar1234]

He’s so fun cool and talented!

[@happysmile638]

I would see Jake's stage if i lived in NY... so sad that i couldn't see him when he went to Seoul...

[@shirsha_1]

It's my birthday on 1st February! I love you Jake! 😍😍😍😘😘😘

[@alyas3953]

I love this man

[@maeflower522]

Why is he so hot????

[@TylerMcShane]

If anyone was to turn me gay it'd be Jake Gyllenhaal just saying

[@eliasfender3532]

pretty sure that's the plot of brokeback mountain 🤔

[@johnhartung2133]

I watched velvet buzzsaw before i watched this interview. This guy plays with your mind.

[@hananaw163]

It’s like “enemy” all over again 😂

[@taymarieeeeee]

Ugh. He's so cuuuuuuteeeeee. ❤

[@BrilliantBenGaming]

My boy Jake never let's me down ( I don't really know him nor is he actually my boy)

[@hatboxhaunts]

Yea Mysterio

[@Itsrainingcatsyall]

I’m intrigued 👀 I’d pay money to see this thing, great work

[@Carlos-ln8fd]

I wish I could just bump into Carey Mulligan like that

[@sinbadsf]

He is so charming.

[@jaynetaylor6048]

I love Jake. So talented.

[@BeauJaxon]

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you our next BATMAN

[@voicenoteswithbrookewilliams]

i love him

[@r.h.6249]

i swear i am not gay but i could look into jake gyllenhaal's face for hours and hours

[@maryrosekent8223]

Ravi Raven We all have someone we’d switch sides for.

[@Renee-sk3ed]

Haha... 😂

[@Doomfruit]

I wish we could better to define and discuss the space that lies between those two points. That said...same here.

[@DamagdHart64]

I'm still waiting on that division movie tho

[@violetta7853]

There’s a short movie of Sea Wall on youtube with Andrew Scott. It’s really good. I wish I could see the play

[@cassiobuendia8089]

WATCHING THIS MADE ME OVULATE! THANKS HEAVEN THANKS JAKE

[@kelly2fly]

3:36 he pronounced Colbert like "Robert" 😂🤣😂🤣

[@TheCraftyGeorge]

because Stephen made a joke about that before the ad break

[@chanakyadevil]

callback baby!

[@Benimation]

cold bear

[@huh482]

0:59 the CASEY FREY jumped out!

[@alixd183]

1:00 have we seen Jake doing that before? Because the gesture remindes me a lot of Tom Holland and Jacob Batalon...

[@Rash23215]

I saw this photo of him doing the same with uma thurman and anglee back form 2005-06....so yeah...he's been doing that since tom & jacob played with dolls....

[@alixd183]

rash oh ok, that‘s good to know! Thank you :)

[@chloeajohnsen]

If you’re alone, it’s a soliloquy. Monologues have other people on stage.

[@luckymouse1988]

Seeing this makes me wish we'd get another Prince of Persia.

[@fiveohfivethree]

Why would you wish that upon us?! Do you hate us all?

[@luckymouse1988]

@@fiveohfivethree - Not all, just you in particular. Jokes aside, I actually enjoyed the movie though, I'd be happy to see a sequel.

[@audreygraham2675]

I’m in love with Jake gyllenhaal. Too bad he’s almost as old as my dad

[@Alizardlovesyou]

what a cool dude