Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in New Movie Being Filmed in Rhode Island

Hollywood returns to Rhode Island this summer thanks to a unique collaboration between Academy Award nominated writer/director M. Night Shyamalan and best-selling author Nicholas Sparks.

One is known for thrillers, the other is known for love stories, and now, they come together for a supernatural romantic thriller starring A-Lister Jake Gyllenhaal.

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Romantic Thriller Being Filmed in Rhode Island

Viewers have learned to master the art of being on the edge of their seats while simultaneously hiding behind their hands when watching anything created by M. Night Shyamalan.

It’s safe to say Signs scarred an entire generation of movie goers.

Nicholas Sparks makes us all believe that true love exists, so this may be the exact team-up we didn’t know we needed.

According to Steven Feinberg, the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Film and Television Office, the original narrative is a collaboration between Sparks and Shyamalan, with Sparks writing a book and Shyamalan writing a screenplay independently, based on the same original love story.

Jake Gyllenhaal Is Coming to Rhode Island

Known for his roles in Blockbusters like Donnie Darko, Nightcrawler, and Road House, Jake Gyllenhaal is synonymous with A+ movies.

Knowing that he’ll be spending the summer in the Ocean State is going to have local fans buzzing.

“Rhode Island is a special location steeped in history, beauty and great mystery,” said Feinberg. “With all of these amazing ingredients in the hands of a master filmmaker, we can expect M. Night Shyamalan and his outstanding team to tantalize our senses and make a movie we can all be proud of.”

Details on the film are scarce, but more info will be coming soon.

“Gyllenhaal Watch” in Rhode Island begins now!

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