I'm doing just fine! Grinning Jake Gyllenhaal displays bandaged hand at Prisoners screening after smashing his hand into mirror
He required 'numerous stitches' after punching a mirror on the set of Nightcrawler Wednesday.
And Jake Gyllenhaal displayed his bandaged left hand while attending a Variety screening of his film Prisoners at ArcLight Hollywood Friday.
The Oscar nominee - who turns 33 next month - grinned as he answered questions during the Q&A clad in a grey dress shirt and black suit.
On the mend! Jake Gyllenhaal displayed his bandaged left hand while attending a Variety screening of his film Prisoners at ArcLight Hollywood Friday
The End of Watch star - born Jacob - was joined by his co-star Maria Bello, writer Aaron Guzikowski, and director Denis Villeneuve.
In the crime thriller, Jake plays tattooed Detective Loki alongside Hugh Jackman, Terrence Howard, and Paul Dano.
Prisoners - in theatres now - has received mostly positive reviews and grossed $112 million.
Suffering for his art: The Oscar nominee - who turns 33 next month - required 'numerous stitches' after punching a mirror on the set of Nightcrawler Wednesday
Prisoners team: The End of Watch star - born Jacob - was joined by his co-star Maria Bello, writer Aaron Guzikowski, and director Denis Villeneuve
'I was always a bit hungry': Jake dropped 20 pounds to play a 'freelance crime reporter' called Lou investigating the LA underground in Nightcrawler
And Gyllenhaal - who's finally gaining back the 20 pounds he dropped for Nightcrawlers - is clearly unafraid to suffer for his art.
'During the shooting of an intense scene his character purposefully banged his hand into the mirror,' his rep told Us Weekly.
'Unfortunately the mirror broke and Jake's hand was badly cut up. He got numerous stitches at the ER and was released. He already returned to set for work.'
In theatres now! In the crime thriller Prisoners, Jake plays tattooed Detective Loki alongside Hugh Jackman, Terrence Howard, and Paul Dano (L)
The Brokeback Mountain stud plays Lou, a 'freelance crime reporter' investigating the LA underground in next year's drama.
'I knew that [Lou] was literally and figuratively hungry,' Jake told the magazine last month. '[So] I was always a bit hungry.'
The Golden Globe nominee's gaunt appearance came from his love of the material.
Current ladylove: Gyllenhaal - seen here in September - has been dating Victoria's Secret stunner Alyssa Miller since June
'I just love this movie. That's how I did it. There really was no technique,' he noted.
Gyllenhaal - whose parents and sister are also in the industry - has been dating Victoria's Secret stunner Alyssa Miller since June.
The Donnie Darko star has previously romanced Jenny Lewis, Kirsten Dunst, Reese Witherspoon, Taylor Swift, Minka Kelly, and Emily DiDonato.
Next year, Jake will play real-life climber Scott Fischer in Everest with Josh Brolin, Jason Clarke, and John Hawkes.
