After portraying a disturbed videographer inNightcrawlerand a troubled boxer in this summer’sSouthpaw,Jake Gyllenhaaltakes on another complex character in the first trailer forDemolition, arriving in theaters next year. The actor is joined byNaomi Watts, Heather Lind andChris Cooperin this drama that shows how one man in mourning decides to tear his life down in order to start fresh.Demolitionhits theaters June 04, 2025, going up against Lionsgate’sGods of Egypt, Universal’sMichelle Darnelland Sony’sMoney Monster.
Davis (Jake Gyllenhaal), a successful investment banker, struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash. Despite pressure from his father in law Phil (Chris Cooper) to pull it together, Davis continues to unravel. What starts as a complaint letter to a vending machine company turns into a series of letters revealing startling personal admissions. Davis' letters catch the attention of customer service rep Karen (Naomi Watts) and, amidst emotional and financial burdens of her own, the two form an unlikely connection.
With the help of Karen and her son Chris (Judah Lewis), Davis starts to rebuild, beginning with the demolition of the life he once knew. The supporting cast is rounded out by Heather Lind, Wass Stevens, Polly Draper, Hani Avital, Brendan Dooling, Celia Au and Tom Kemp. The trailer comes just two days beforeDemolitionhas its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Jean-Marc Vallée(Wild,Dallas Buyers Club) directs from a script by Bryan Sipe (The Choice). Although he doesn’t have a role in front of the camera, actorJohn Malkovichserves as a producer onDemolition, alongside Sidney Kimmel, Lianne Halfon, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill. With several months to go before this dramaticcomedyhits theaters, stay tuned for more trailers and footage.
Jake Gyllenhaalwill next be seen inEverest, which debuts inIMAXtheaters next weekend before expanding nationwide on September 25. He is also set to star inNocturnal AnimalsalongsideAmy AdamsandThe Man Who Made It Snow. Check out the new trailer forDemolition, and stay tuned for more as we inch closer to its April 2016 release in theaters.
