Jake Gyllenhaal was ‘pretty cool’ with Nolan informing him about losing Batman role
Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Actor Jake Gyllenhaal shared his experience of losing out on two significant roles in the final stages of casting. He missed out on playing roles in Christopher Nolan‘s ‘Batman Begins’ and Christian in Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Moulin Rouge!’
In the auditions for ‘Moulin Rouge!’, Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger, and Ewan McGregor were the final contenders. Gyllenhaal expressed his disappointment at not getting the role, especially as Ledger, who later starred with him in ‘Brokeback Mountain’, was also disappointed.
Gyllenhaal maintained a positive attitude despite losing out on ‘Batman Begins’. He revealed that both directors, Christopher Nolan and Baz Luhrmann, personally called him to inform him about not getting the roles, explaining their reasons for the decision.
Reflecting on the experience, Gyllenhaal highlighted the importance of staying positive and focusing on the progress made in the auditions. He found it cool to receive a personal call from Christopher Nolan, emphasizing the significance of reaching the final stages of casting.
Overall, Gyllenhaal’s story serves as a reminder to aspiring actors to maintain a healthy mindset in the face of setbacks and to continue striving for new opportunities.
