Jake Gyllenhaal Explains Why He Always Wanted To Be In A Michael Bay Movie
Ambulance star Jake Gyllenhaal speaks about why he has always wanted to play a part in a Michael Bay film. Ambulance is Bay's latest action flick to hit the big screen, and along with Gyllenhaal stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Eiza González. The movie, which is based upon the 2005 Danish film of the same name, tells the story of two robbers who are pursued after stealing an ambulance as a getaway vehicle when one of their heists goes horribly wrong. Ambulance is set to release in theaters on April 8th.
No matter one's opinion on Bay, it can't be denied that he is one of the most recognizable names in action filmmaking. From his total of five Transformers movies to his Bad Boys films, the director has certainly made a name for himself and his trademark style of directing. As many know, Bay is particularly known for pumping his movies full of chaotic action sequences which his fans have lovingly dubbed «Bayhem.» As well as the «Bayhem,» Bay films can generally be expected to contain very pro-America messages (particularly pro-military), a few scantily clad women, and, of course, many, many helicopters. While these trademarks can sometimes divide audiences, Bay has certainly managed to make more than a living off of them.
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In a recent interview with People at the Los Angeles premiere ofAmbulance, star Gyllenhaal admitted he always wanted to star in a Bay movie. Gyllenhaal has stated that he grew up in L.A. (where Ambulance is set), and as a young boy dreamed of car chases in the streets as depicted in Bay's action adventures. For Gyllenhaal, «fulfilling that» was like living out a dream. From an acting standpoint, Gyllenhaal has also pointed out that the exaggerated
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