Nightcrawler is a 2014 American neo-noir satirical thriller film written and directed by Dan Gilroy in his directorial debut. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal as an unhinged stringer who seeks out violent and
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Nightcrawler was the directorial debut for Dan Gilroy, who had previously spent several years as a screenwriter.
In addition to portraying the role of Lou Bloom, Jake Gyllenhaal (pictured) became heavily involved in the pre-production of Nightcrawler, from choosing members of the production crew to watching audition tapes.
Gyllenhaal's performance was widely acclaimed, earning him Lead Actor nominations for every major award, with his miss in the Best Actor Oscar category considered by many to be a snub.
Rene Marie Russo is an American actress and model. She began her career as a fashion model in the 1970s, appearing on magazine covers such as Vogue and Cosmopolitan. She made her film debut in the 198
Nightcrawler (film)
…events late at night in Los Angeles so he can film them and sell the exclusive footage to a local television news station. The supporting cast includes Rene Russo, Riz Ahmed, and Bill Paxton. Gilroy originally wanted to make a film about the life of American photographer Weegee, but switched focus after discovering…
Russo at the premiere of Thor in May 2011