Actor Paul Dano caught himself aNocturnal Animalto co-lead his directorial debut.
Jake Gyllenhaal, who features in Tom Fords festival favoriteNocturnal Animals, is announced to star inWildlifewith Carey Mulligan.
The story centers on a teenage boy who watches his parents marriage crumble after the family moves to Montana.
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In Richards book I saw myself and many others, Dano said in a statement accompanying the press release.
I have always wanted to make films and have always known I would make films about family.
I couldnt be happier to have such beautiful collaborators like Carey and Jake leading the way.
Kazan and Eddie Vaisman will executive produce.
This will be the first time Gyllenhaal and Mulligan share a screen.
The actress was last seen inSuffragette, and recently wrapped production onMudboundwith Jason Clarke.
