Trending News|March 30, 2015 09:01 EDT
Jake Gyllenhaal New Movie News: Official 'Southpaw' Trailer Released [VIDEO]
Fans of Jake Gyllenhaal finally get to see the actor in his newest role for the upcoming film, 'Southpaw'. The trailer for the movie was just recently released and features the actor in amazing shape.
The trailer reveals the movie to be a heartfelt film on the story of a boxer that loses custody of his daughter and his desperation to fight (quite literally) to get her back.
The trailer also features an appearance from actress Rachel Adams, although they spoil her death in the near beginning of the film.
"Directed by Antoine Fuqua ('Training Day') and co-written by Kurt Sutter ('Sons of Anarchy'), 'Southpaw' stars Gyllenhaal as Billy T'he Great' Hope, Junior Middleweight Boxing Champion of the World. When a family tragedy strikes and he loses custody of his daughter, Billy enters the battle of his life as he struggles to become a contender once again and win back those he loves. Forest Whitaker, Rachel McAdams, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, Rita Ora, Naomie Harris and Victor Ortiz also star," writes Indie Wire.
The ending of the trailer also features a song from artist Eminem, rumored to have been in consideration for the lead.
'Southpaw' drops into theaters July 31st.