Jake Gyllenhaal to Star as Leonard Bernstein in Biopic by Cary Joji Fukunaga
von Clayton Davis
Jake Gyllenhaal will star as Leonard Bernstein in the upcoming biopic, "The American."
The film is based on the biography, "Leonard Bernstein," by Humphrey Burton. Michael Mitnick adapted the screenplay into a story that is told in five acts. It begins with Bernstein conducting the New York Philharmonic at age 25, and rising to fame while facing personal struggles.
Of the project, Gyllenhaal said:
“Like many people, Leonard Bernstein found his way into my life and heart through West Side Story when I was a kid. But as I got older and started to learn about the scope of his work, I began to understand the extent of his unparalleled contribution and the debt of gratitude modern American culture owes him. As a man, Bernstein was a fascinating figure—full of genius and contradiction—and it will be an incredible honor to tell his story with a talent and friend like Cary.”
Gyllenhaal has also had quite the career trajectory. He made his feature film debut as Billy Crystal's son in the 1991 comedy "City Slickers." From there, he went on to additional supporting and eventually leading roles in films including "Stronger," "Prisoners," and "Nightcrawler." His role in "Brokeback Mountain" earned him an Academy Award nomination.
Director Cary Joji Fukunaga's credits include the 2011 version of "Jane Eyre," as well as "Beasts of No Nation," and the award-winning first season of "True Detective." He was one of the writers of last year's horror hit, "IT," and had been on tap to direct before stepping away from that job. He also commented on this new project:
"Bernstein’s artistic passions changed the way generations understood and appreciated music. It’s been wonderful collaborating with Michael and Jake on Bernstein’s story as we endeavor to capture both the iconic person and artist. Jake is the perfect partner to help bring this story to life and to play this legend."
This project is being developed by Nine Stories, Gyllenhaal’s and Riva Marker’s New York-based production company. Gyllenhaal and Marker will produce alongside Aaron L. Gilbert, Fukunaga’s Parliament of Owls and Martha Parker. Jason Cloth of Creative Wealth Media, Michael Mitnick, and Adam Gopnik are executive producers.
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The film is based on the biography, "Leonard Bernstein," by Humphrey Burton. Michael Mitnick adapted the screenplay into a story that is told in five acts. It begins with Bernstein conducting the New York Philharmonic at age 25, and rising to fame while facing personal struggles.
Of the project, Gyllenhaal said:
“Like many people, Leonard Bernstein found his way into my life and heart through West Side Story when I was a kid. But as I got older and started to learn about the scope of his work, I began to understand the extent of his unparalleled contribution and the debt of gratitude modern American culture owes him. As a man, Bernstein was a fascinating figure—full of genius and contradiction—and it will be an incredible honor to tell his story with a talent and friend like Cary.”
Gyllenhaal has also had quite the career trajectory. He made his feature film debut as Billy Crystal's son in the 1991 comedy "City Slickers." From there, he went on to additional supporting and eventually leading roles in films including "Stronger," "Prisoners," and "Nightcrawler." His role in "Brokeback Mountain" earned him an Academy Award nomination.
Director Cary Joji Fukunaga's credits include the 2011 version of "Jane Eyre," as well as "Beasts of No Nation," and the award-winning first season of "True Detective." He was one of the writers of last year's horror hit, "IT," and had been on tap to direct before stepping away from that job. He also commented on this new project:
"Bernstein’s artistic passions changed the way generations understood and appreciated music. It’s been wonderful collaborating with Michael and Jake on Bernstein’s story as we endeavor to capture both the iconic person and artist. Jake is the perfect partner to help bring this story to life and to play this legend."
This project is being developed by Nine Stories, Gyllenhaal’s and Riva Marker’s New York-based production company. Gyllenhaal and Marker will produce alongside Aaron L. Gilbert, Fukunaga’s Parliament of Owls and Martha Parker. Jason Cloth of Creative Wealth Media, Michael Mitnick, and Adam Gopnik are executive producers.
Sierra/Affinity to commence international sales at the 2018 Cannes Film Market.
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