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Jake Gyllenhaal, 41, celebrates being in his first animated Disney movie Strange World at D23 Expo
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Jake Gyllenhaal looked comfortable as he took the stage at the D23 expo Friday in Anaheim, California.
The 41-year-old donned a short sleeve plum toned shirt, dark pants and white sneakers as he appeared beside his Strange World voice co-stars Lucy Liu, Jaboukie Young-White and Dennis Quaid. The upcoming release will be Jake’s first foray into animation.
Dennis, 68, plays the family patriarch. He was decked stylishly in a black jacket, white button down and black jeans. He added a pop of color with argyle socks.
Comfortable: Jake Gyllenhaal, 41, looked comfortable as he took the stage at the D23 expo Friday in Anaheim, California donning a short sleeve plum toned shirt, dark pants and white sneakers
Lucy, 53, fought the California heatwave if a pink and white sleeveless dress. The __ star’s dark hair was styled in natural looking waves and she wore gold earrings and bangles to accessorize her ageless ensemble.
Jaboukie, 28, looked hip in a plum, pink and yellow v-neck sweater, with a tan t-shirt and brown pants.
They all play members of the Clade family, who are legendary explorers. However, their differences threaten to topple their latest and most crucial mission.
Animated: The versatile actor appeared along with co-stars Dennis Quaid, Lucy Liu and Jaboukie Young-White to promote their animated film Strange World at the Disney fan event
Family film: The cast star as members of the Clade family, explorers whose latest mission is threatened due to their differences
The Oscar nominee posted several snaps Saturday from the event billed as the ultimate Disney fan event on social media, writing, ‘So fun to be at D23 yesterday to celebrate 100 years of Disney and show a sneak peak of Strange World! ‘
‘Thank you to all the folks at Disney animation but especially Don Hall, Qui Nguyen and Roy Conli who have made a spectacular movie.’
He also thanked his fellow cast members in the heartfelt message.
First animated film: Strange World is the first time the Oscar nominee has starred in an animated film. He told The Hollywood Reporter he was ‘really moved by the story’
Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, the versatile star said he was ‘really moved by the story. When they pitched it to me for the first time, I was like, “this is exactly the kind of movie that I love and I love watching and I would love to be in.” It was that easy.
‘I think the issues that it’s dealing with in the microcosm of a family being the way which you heal the macro of the world, is a beautiful new idea.’
The multitalented star was also impressed by the latest technology, explaining, ‘I think they way they’re updating animation now… what they’re doing in this film, it’s just extraordinary.’