Prince of Persia film footage shows up, Gyllenhaal still dreamy

by Ben Gilbert { May 10th 2009 at 5:30PM }

It's been quite some time since we've heard anything from the folks behind the upcoming Prince of Persia movie adaptation. Lucky for us, the film's producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently decided to let some footage of the film slip during an interview (found after the break).

When asked what Jake Gyllenhaal brings to the film, Bruckheimer says, "Well, he's very handsome." That being said, consider this an early warning for you and your elderly mother -- shot after shot of those stunning pecs and that dastardly smile could result in some unfortunate medical complications. You've been warned!

Oh, and as for the movie itself ... we'll just have to wait and see if it's any good when it arrives on ~~July 10th~~ not-soon-enough.

[Thanks, Sean!]

Tags: footage, interview, jake-gyllenhaal, jerry-bruckheimer, prince-of-persia, prince-of-persia-movie, prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time, ubisoft

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Linkario @ May 10th 2009 5:33PM

I can't wait to see this and be pissed off that I spent $14 on another piss poor adaptation. At least Jake makes my panties wet.

MystileArmor @ May 10th 2009 6:19PM

.. I can safely assume I speak for most of us when I say, you just ruined the fantasy that I have that you always go commando.

Morisato @ May 10th 2009 6:55PM

Yes, but a new fantasy emerges from the ashes of old...

All panties all the time!

MystileArmor @ May 11th 2009 9:16AM

*call me*

Moffka @ May 10th 2009 5:37PM

Why do I get the feeling the movie has absolutely nothing to do with the game?

Hyams @ May 10th 2009 5:46PM

Well, the writer and producer of the Sands of Time game co-wrote the movie, so I'm sure there's some similarities.

Having said that, he did also say, "Rather than do a straight beat-for-beat adaptation of the new videogame, we're taking some cool elements from the game and using them to craft a new story."

Moffka @ May 10th 2009 5:50PM

Good point. I just still morn the rape of Resident Evil, but then again I suppose you need good source material to make a good movie.

"What is it?"

"Blood."

Hyams @ May 10th 2009 6:07PM

I dunno - I'm not really too worried about it remaining faithful to the source material. It's not like the PoP games are really defined that much by their storylines. Heck, they even periodically scratch their own plotlines and characters, and completely reboot the franchise.

All I personally really want from this is a light-hearted swashbuckling adventure film, ala Pirates of the Caribbean.

Fauche @ May 10th 2009 7:44PM

In case you're wondering, it's going to be a, mostly, completely different story than the game. Just as the Prince from the newest Prince of Persia game is different from the original Prince from the Sands of Time, so too will Jake's Prince be different from both the last two Princes.

Phizzy @ May 10th 2009 8:12PM

The SoT prince was NOT the original prince. Damn Xbox kids...

Ridgecity @ May 10th 2009 11:37PM

why would you need that? you can bet there is going to be a new game with the movie story.

t_m @ May 11th 2009 5:21AM

huh? Sands of time (and even Warrior within) had great storylines...

BlackDove @ May 10th 2009 5:37PM

Been going downhill in quality ever since Don Simpson died, eh Bruckheimer?

Jon2309 @ May 10th 2009 5:41PM

It LOOKS like a game/movie adaptation. From the little footage already shown, it looks like the acting is going to be piss-poor.

yayoyayo @ May 10th 2009 5:41PM

donnie darko is angry at jake gyllenhaal

Cj @ May 10th 2009 5:43PM

So where does the "Sands of Time" come in?

The Baron @ May 10th 2009 6:14PM

About a week after the movie is released, we're going to rewind about two years and relive existence as if the film had never happened.

Hyams @ May 10th 2009 5:43PM

Am I the only one who's actually looking forward to this film?

ArchGamer @ May 10th 2009 5:47PM

No. I'm actually looking forward to this movie only because the creator of the series is actually helping to adapt a story for a movie so that alone makes me feel a little relieved.

Hey, at least it doesn't have the Rock in it.

arrrgh @ May 10th 2009 6:13PM

there, see? there are two of you

Ridgecity @ May 10th 2009 11:43PM

make it 3. Most movies that follow the original source suck or become too tedious, like the Harry Potter movies, and even then then cut some stuff to make it mainstream. I always end up after the movie feeling like throwing up for trying to remember so many names and characters.

As long as they can pull an original adventure and some great photography and movie making, I will enjoy it, rather than ANY video game movie ever.

I still can't believe why people still want filmmakers to stay with the concept which works on a 12 hour long game, but not in a 2 hour movie. Look at all those Uwe Boll movies, they look like made for gamers, and suck lime.

Ghen @ May 11th 2009 7:01AM

make that still 3... PoP is a platforming adventure game and they're turning it into one long fight scene. The only thing that remains is the name and lack of guns.

Joe @ May 10th 2009 5:44PM

Actually its not coming out till July 2010, not this year. Look at all the major movie websites including IMDB. They all say 2010.

jeff @ May 10th 2009 6:58PM

Your right. Hey Joystiq correction time.

July 10, 2010

bluezy @ May 10th 2009 7:44PM

According to Wikipedia, the July 10, '09 release was planned back in early 2007. So yeah, a few years late on that one. It's actually comin' May 28, 2010.

jeff @ May 10th 2009 5:44PM

I had no idea it came out so soon. They dont even have a trailer yet!

Moffka @ May 10th 2009 5:50PM

Good point. I just still morn the rape of Resident Evil, but then again I suppose you need good source material to make a good movie.

"What is it?"

"Blood."

Moffka @ May 10th 2009 5:52PM

Feel free to down vote. When will we be able to delete comments?

Shadow Hog @ May 10th 2009 5:55PM

The same day we can reply to replies.

Also "mourn".

The Baron @ May 10th 2009 6:16PM

Gyllenhaal kind of looks the part, except for that whole 'persian' thing.

Roto13 @ May 10th 2009 6:24PM

There was an actual Persia prince up for the part, but he didn't get it. :P

Roto13 @ May 10th 2009 6:24PM

There was an actual Persian prince up for the part, but he didn't get it. :P

Roto13 @ May 10th 2009 6:25PM

Whoops. :P

It's not even the comment system's fault this time. It's all me, baby.

Greggoo @ May 10th 2009 6:27PM

scissor me xerxes!

DBuck_Eye @ May 10th 2009 10:38PM

He'd look more like a persian if you knew what a persian looked like.

The Baron @ May 11th 2009 11:25AM

I work with two Iranians

Roto13 @ May 10th 2009 6:23PM

I get that directly adapting Sands of Time into a movie would be incredibly dull, but could they at least do something that resembles the game in some way besides being set, I'm assuming, in Persia? I haven't even seen any evidence that the Sands of Time are actually in the movie and I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they weren't. >_>

This might be a perfectly good summer popcorn movie, but I find it annoying that they're just slapping the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time name on it when that's not what it is.

DrFreeman @ May 10th 2009 7:51PM

Hah, it's not even in Persia (or Iran as it's now known) but Morocco! This looks nothing like Prince of Persia but rather a follow up to something along the lines of Kingdom of Heaven. I know it's only a clip but how often was the Prince in a 100-strong crowd of fighters, who aren't even mutated?! PoP was fast, intense and full of action. That video just made me think the movie is full of drama, with portions of fighting chucked in as a bid to attract teens. Talk about a teaser, meh.