Even thoughJake Gyllenhaalhas a bunch of exciting projects lined up, none of them seem to be worthy follow-ups to hisTrue Detectivereplacement show. While it would be fun to see what the actor will bring to the table with his future roles, it is disappointing that he will never play one role again.
With over fifty acting credits under his belt, Jake Gyllenhaal easily ranks among the finest actors of his generation. Since the inception of his acting career, Gyllenhaal has never confined himself to a movie or television genre and starred in everything from sci-fi flicks to lighthearted romcoms.
Recently, the actor also led a compelling crime drama show, which earned rave reviews from viewers and critics. Gyllenhaal, too, as always, was lauded for delivering a brilliant performance. Unfortunately, despite all this, the actor does not seem to have any similar roles lined up in the near future.
Jake Gyllenhaal Doesn’t Have Any Upcoming TV Shows After His Emmy-Nominated Presumed Innocent Role
The Actor Will Seemingly Continue Moving Forward With Movie Roles
Jake Gyllenhaal’s acting career has primarily been driven by movie roles. However, the actor also has a handful of TV roles in his portfolio. While most of his TV roles have been brief and not-so-memorable,he recently earned immense acclaim and also an Emmy nomination for his portrayal ofRusty Sabich in Apple TV+‘sPresumed Innocent.
The nomination is well-deserved because the actor leaves no stone unturned with his performance inPresumed Innocentseason 1. He perfectly captures his character’s imperfections and moral struggles in the series, while balancing Rusty’s flaws with his grounded love for his family. Rusty is no hero in the series, but Gyllenhaal still makes him rootable.
Presumed Innocentseason 2 is adapting Jo Murray’sDissection of a Murder, and Rachel Brosnahan has been cast as its lead.
Sadly,Presumed Innocentis treading the same path asTrue Detectiveand following an anthology format. Owing to this,Presumed Innocentseason 2is set to follow a whole new narrative with a fresh set of characters. Gyllenhaal’s line of work in the near future also seems to confirm that, afterPresumed Innocent, he will not be returning to television anytime soon.
Jake Gyllenhaal’s TV Return Is Finally Giving Him The Awards Success He’s Deserved
The Actor Has Been Snubbed Quite A Few Times
Jake Gyllenhaal arguably deserved Oscar nominations for his performances in bothNightcrawlerandNocturnal Animals. Although the actor has previously been nominated for an Academy Award forBrokeback Mountainand even won a BAFTA for the same,he has remained relatively underappreciated by major awards bodies.
His Emmy nomination forPresumed Innocentfinally ends this trend by giving him the long-overdue recognition he deserves for consistently pushing boundaries as an actor and almost always delivering memorable performances. Hopefully,Jake Gyllenhaal’s Emmy nomination for Apple TV+‘sTrue Detectivereplacement will pave the way for him to be considered for more major awards.
Presumed Innocent
An eight-episode limited series based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Scott Turow. Starring Gyllenhaal in the lead role of chief deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich, the series takes viewers on a gripping journey through the horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney’s office when one of its own is suspected of the crime. The series explores obsession, sex, politics, and the power and limits of love, as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together.
True Detective
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True Detective is an anthology series exploring intricate criminal investigations through multiple timelines. Each season examines dark personal and professional secrets revealed during the course of solving complex cases, highlighting the impact of crime on individuals both within and outside the law enforcement community.
