SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME Star Jake Gyllenhaal Set To Star In OBLIVION SONG Film Adaptation

SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME Star Jake Gyllenhaal Set To Star In OBLIVION SONG Film Adaptation

Spider-Man: Far From Home star Jake Gyllenhaal is a busy man, and it looks like he's found his next project; a film adaptation of Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici's graphic novel Oblivion Song!

By RohanPatel - Aug 24, 2021 11:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Far From Home
Source: Deadline

While his status for Spider-Man: No Way Home remains uncertain, it appears as though Academy Award-nominee Jake Gyllenhaal (Spider-Man: Far From HomeNightcrawler; Prisoners) has found his next project. It's being reported that the actor signed on to star in and produce Oblivion Song, a live-action film adaptation of the Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici graphic novel of the same name. 

The Image Comics series tells the story of Nathan Cole, a man who makes daily trips to try and rescue those still living in the apocalyptic hellscape of Oblivion—a part of Philadelphia lost a decade ago, along with 300,000 of its citizens.

In a statement, his Nine Stories co-producer Riva Marker said, “We’re thrilled to partner with New Republic and Skybound on Robert Kirkman’s mind-blowingly captivating series. When faced with a cataclysmic event that permanently alters our lives, what would we choose to save? Just as Kirkman did with The Walking Dead and Invincible, in Oblivion Song, he’s created the potential for a franchise that is profoundly entertaining, and the perfect opportunity to explore big questions we’re reckoning with globally.” 

Gyllenhaal has been a busy man this year and is next set to appear in Antoine Fuqua's The Guilty, which will have a limited release on September 24 before launching on Netflix on October 1. He also recently wrapped Michael Bay's Ambulance, which is slated to open in theaters on February 18, 2022 and boasts a supporting cast including Yahya Abdul-Mateen (Watchmen; Aquaman) and Eiza González (Baby Driver; Bloodshot). 

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bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 8/24/2021, 11:54 AM
That does sound pretty interesting. And still reminds me I still have to watch Invincible
GhostDog
GhostDog - 8/24/2021, 11:55 AM
I live in Philly and I can confirm it already has a post apocalyptic hellscape that’s been lost…KENSINGTON



Cap1
Cap1 - 8/24/2021, 11:59 AM
Well I doubt showers work in this world, so he’s halfway there already
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 8/24/2021, 12:08 PM
Just glad Gyllenhaal is onboard. Dude is a pretty solid actor.
Fares
Fares - 8/24/2021, 12:10 PM
I'm not familiar with the source material, but since it's a Robert Kirkman Image comic, I imagine it's a singular story, unlike mainstream comics that have multiple iterations. And in that case I ask, why does Holywood insist on turning serialized stories into movies instead of TV shows? Can't you see how hard it is to make it work?
Invincible91
Invincible91 - 8/24/2021, 12:35 PM
Just started this series a few months ago. It's pretty good. Gyllenhaal will be great in the role
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 8/24/2021, 12:59 PM
Jake is arguably the best actor Alive but he doesn't act like a snub and does all kinds of movies which is dope. I'll give this a watch whenever it comes out
Menks123
Menks123 - 8/24/2021, 1:32 PM
Anything with Jake in it, I am all in.

Just rewatched Nightcrawler for like the 5th time a couple of weeks ago and that movie was incredible and his performance was sooooooooooo good.
marvel72
marvel72 - 8/24/2021, 1:36 PM
I have heard of the comic but I have never read it
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 8/24/2021, 1:38 PM
Off-topic but why don’t they just call it the Spider Verse? You don’t see marvel doing Disney in the name, the DMCUofF&SCharacters
ForceofWakanda
ForceofWakanda - 8/24/2021, 2:50 PM
Forget what he's starting in, he needs to learn to get his musty ass in the shower every day

We in a pandemic
McMurdo
McMurdo - 8/24/2021, 4:32 PM
Good thing I held onto all my copies of Oblivion Song #1 first print $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$&&&&&&&&&&&$$$$&$&&
McMurdo
McMurdo - 8/24/2021, 4:34 PM
@McMurdo - god I’m too high to thumb tonight
marvel72
marvel72 - 8/25/2021, 6:43 PM
@McMurdo - have you got the pink signature copy that one is worth more.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 8/26/2021, 4:06 AM
@marvel72 - I wish buddy. That will be the one to get for collectors no doubt due to much lower print run
JayBarrick
JayBarrick - 8/24/2021, 5:43 PM
Oblivion Song is great. Jake Gyllenhaal is great. Looks like it's a win-win.
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