Jake Gyllenhaal is honoring the late Patrick Swayze.
The 43-year-old actor took to social media on Sunday (March 3) to pay tribute to Patrick – who starred within the unique Highway Home film – only a few weeks earlier than his remake debuts on Prime Video.
Hold studying to search out out extra…“I’ve been pondering again about my time working with Patrick on Donnie Darko, and rewatching this nice man within the unique Highway Home plus so many different movies,” Jake wrote on Instagram. “I’ve by no means stopped being a fan.”
For those who didn’t know, Jake and Patrick appeared collectively within the 2001 psychological thriller Donnie Darko.
“He was such a expertise and I proceed to have a lot respect and admiration for what he put out and into the world,” Jake continued. “I’ll always remember his kindness to me after I was beginning out— he didn’t must take the time, however he at all times did.
Jake concluded, “We’ve made a distinct RH this time round, however hoping it’s one he would’ve had enjoyable watching!”
Patrick starred within the unique Highway Home again in 1989, which adopted an expert bouncer who relocates to Missouri to assist clear up a rundown membership.
Within the 2024 remake, Jake performs a former UFC fighter who turns into a bouncer at a dilapidated bar within the Florida Keys.
Patrick died after a battle with pancreatic most cancers in 2009. He was 57.
The Highway Home remake can be out there for streaming on Prime Video beginning on March 21. Watch the trailer right here!