Jake Gyllenhaal never likes to take breaks, and that is what made him the perfect specimen for this role.

Hollywood is home to numerous handsome hunks with a powerhouse of talent, and if one were to choose based on physique, many would undoubtedly agree that Chris Hemsworth would probably top the charts. However, the recent viral picture of Jake Gyllenhaal in the Road House remake tells a different story. A renowned trainer, working closely with the star, reaffirmed this notion without a shred of doubt, further explaining why he deemed Gyllenhaal as “the perfect specimen.”

Jake Gyllenhaal in a still from Road House remake

Why Jake Gyllenhaal Is the “Perfect Specimen”?

The action-packed 1989 film Road House is making its way back to the screens, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. While there are undoubtedly other aspects of the film that will captivate audiences, the star’s impeccable 10/10 physique, would unquestionably top the list.

A celebrity trainer, renowned for working with numerous Hollywood stars like Matt Damon and Bradley Cooper, openly acknowledged why Gyllenhaal stands out as the best when it comes to sculpting the ideal figure to perfection. In a conversation with Insider, Jason Walsh revealed,
“If he’s not in the gym doing strength training and conditioning, he’s swimming, he’s outside playing paddle tennis, he cycles like crazy,–The guy does everything. He’s just always looking for that stimulus.”
Jake Gyllenhaal | The Guilty

Besides this movie, having worked with Gyllenhaal for the past eight years, Walsh already knew what work was needed to achieve the goal. Their goal was to refine Gyllenhaal’s physique specifically concerning the filming schedule for shirtless scenes. According to Walsh, the actor is “the perfect specimen,” making his job effortless.

Jake Gyllenhaal Surprised the Crowd at UFC 285 Earlier This Year!

The buzz around this film started when Jake Gyllenhaal made a surprise appearance at a UFC event earlier this year. It was revealed that the Road House remake required filming intense UFC sequences, which led them to capture movie footage during a real-life UFC event, igniting discussions about Gyllenhaal’s chiseled physique.
Jake Gyllenhaal | Donnie Darko
The viral video that took the internet by storm showcased him stepping into the ring for his fictional middleweight title fight as his fictional character Elwood Dalton, against champion Jax Harris, portrayed by former mixed martial artist and UFC fighter, Jay Hieron. Furthermore, the movie will also include former UFC champion Conor McGregor.

 

Following nearly a decade of being mired in development limbo, Amazon Studios is finally in the process of creating the Road House remake. The original 1989 Road House is typically known as the action-packed cult classic, thus fans are excited. What’s been revealed thus far is that the remake aims to reimagine the 1989 gem. Joel Silver, the producer of the original movie, is also returning as the producer for this new rendition.