"Southpaw" Theatrical Poster
The first trailer has arrived for Jake Gyllenhaal’s new film Southpaw. This time, the fine actor teams up with director Antoine Fuqua (The Equalizer) and co-stars Forest Whitaker, Rachel McAdams, Rita Ora and 50 Cent to bring us what looks to be a hard hitting and emotionally intense boxing drama.
Synopsis: Billy “The Great” Hope (Gyllenhaal) is the reigning Junior Middleweight Champion whose unorthodox stance, the so-called “Southpaw,” consists of an ineloquent, though brutal, display of offensive fighting… one fueled by his own feelings of inadequacy and a desperate need for love, money and fame. With a beautiful family, home and financial security, Billy is on top until a tragic accident leaves his wife dead and sends him into a downward spiral.
The film, due to open in theaters on July 31, features music by Eminem and the trailer has premiered on his music channel on YouTube.
My little sister Marie Elena O’Brien has a small role in this film as one of the sheriff’s deputies. She said that Jake, the director, and the rest of the crew were all fantastic, and we are all looking forward to checking out the film.
Awesome.
Gyllenhaal has been making some sweet, challenging films lately (Prisoners, Enemy and ESPECIALLY Night Crawler are all must-see films!)…
Talk about a guy who goes against the typical Hollywood grain. He has nothing but my respect.
I’ve been a fan since DONNIE DARKO, but I had to skip PRINCE OF PERSIA. Totally agree with what you said. His role in NIGHTCRAWLER was phenomenal, and I was disappointed that he wasn’t even nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for it.