Jake Gyllenhaal revealed in a recent interview with Howard Stern for his SiriusXM radio show where he auditioned for multiple major roles in the past and almost got them.
He road house The actor shared that he auditioned for Baz Luhrmann's musical film. Red Moulin.
The role ultimately went to Ewan McGregor, but Gyllenhaal said the actors nominated for the role were McGregor, the late Heath Ledger and himself.
Gyllenhaal admitted that he was disappointed by the rejection as he was very close for the role, but was later chosen for the role by Luhrmann. Play list in July 2022.
Gyllenhaal said: “In the end, you have to learn to say, 'There's another one.' I can try to go in and audition for another one. I'll get something else. I mean, that's the thing. “Keep that attitude.”
Stern then referred to the role of bat Man that Gyllenhaal missed, in Christopher Nolan The dark knight trilogy and said: “But I can imagine that disappointment after putting on the bat Man suit…” The radio host continued: “So who calls you to say 'No, they gave it to Christian?' [Bale]'after all that preparation and everything you put into it?
Before closing the conversation, Gyllenhaal also explained the casting process to Stern, saying, “When you get that far, there's a real legitimacy to you being able to get something.” a lot.' They say, 'I saw those aspects of you that I really wanted in the role and I think they're wonderful.' But in the end, I ended up moving this way because it matches… better with this person who is in front of you or who would be in front of you.'”
