Hello, Oscar bait. Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal and Tobey Maguire will star in director Jim Sheridan's 'Brothers' (opening Dec. 4). The film follows Grace (Portman), a young wife dealing with the presumed death of Marine husband Sam Cahill (Maguire), killed while at war in Afghanistan. When Sam's brother Tommy (Gyllenhaal) steps in to help Grace rebuild her life, they develop a mutual attraction. In an unexpected twist of fate, it is revealed that Sam never perished and will be returning to his family. The lasting impact of war on soldiers and their families is evident as these relationships are thwarted by trauma.
Natalie Portman, a Harvard College grad, has said she'd "rather be smart than a movie star," and, well, we think she's pretty good at both. Aside from her immense talent (Oscar-nominee; Golden Globe-winner), Portman also has proven comedy chops (watch her rap for 'SNL'), is an animal rights advocate (PETA) and is what most consider gorgeous (see: her face).
Co-star Gyllenhaal, whose splendid physique is worthy of mention (see our 'Prince of Persia' set visit), has racked up an impressive resume, including the acclaimed 'Brokeback Mountain' and cult-fave 'Donnie Darko.'
Rounding out the cast is 'Spider Man' himself Tobey Maguire who, when he's not busy starring in the massive blockbuster franchise, is an avid poker player and took part in the 2007 World Series of Poker.
This Saturday, Nov. 21, Moviefone is excited to host Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal and Tobey Maguire for an Unscripted interview where they'll be asking each other questions submitted by you. Ask them anything you'd like, just make sure you do it before Thursday, Nov. 19 (don't forget to include your first name and where you live). Then check back here on Monday, Nov. 30 to see if your question made the cut. Good luck!
Reader Comments (102)
kara at 4:39PM on Nov 16th 2009
what was your first audition like natalie or jake?
kara at 8:12PM on Nov 18th 2009
its Kara from New York
kaila silva at 6:11PM on Nov 16th 2009
what was it jake for you and tobey to work together knowing that you both dated kirsten dunst?
Barb at 6:22PM on Nov 16th 2009
Jake, how did you go about establishing rapport with the two little girls in the movie? Bailie can't stop talking about you. She gushes.
Ric Govea at 5:51PM on Nov 16th 2009
What is your biggest dream right now?
Ric Govea at 5:54PM on Nov 16th 2009
Natalie...What do you like in a guy?
Matthew Wade at 6:16PM on Nov 16th 2009
Natalie, who were some of the actors/actresses that you were most excited to have worked with?
For all three, which actor/actress would you most like to work with in a future film?
Linda at 6:28PM on Nov 16th 2009
Hello Jake, Natalie and Tobey,
I'd like to know if you had to do any special preparation to do these roles? Did you get to see the Danish film this is based on? Or did you just go into this cold?
Thank you
Linda
Mike at 7:58PM on Nov 16th 2009
Question for Tobey and Jake:
What do you like the most about gay sex?
Mia at 8:44PM on Nov 16th 2009
Name a movie title for the story of your life....
Marc at 10:13PM on Nov 16th 2009
Natalie,
Was the naming of your dog, and production company based on a fasination with an Atlantic City beach solicitor, or a more profound expression of humanitizing adversaries?
Lauren at 10:33PM on Nov 16th 2009
This question is for Tobey Maguire:
You look so skinny in this movie, were you asked to lose weight for the role?
Cooper at 11:35PM on Nov 16th 2009
Jake, being both movies about the trials of war, how would you compare working on Jarhead to working on Brothers?
Barb at 11:38PM on Nov 16th 2009
For Tobey:
You and Jake have been compared so much over the years and even mistaken for one another often. What was it like being cast as brothers (finally!) and do you see the similarities others seem to notice about you two?
I'm super excited to see this film, I've loved your work since The Cider House Rules.
Barb at 5:51PM on Nov 17th 2009
I'm in Illinois, by the way.
Erik at 6:31AM on Nov 17th 2009
For Tobey,
Your roles have a certain degree of realism to them. Do you prefer doing more lighted realism like Spider-Man or heavier realism like Brothers, or both, and why?
Erik
Des Moines, Iowa
Annie at 7:18AM on Nov 17th 2009
Jake, Since you started bearding, your association with Reese has drained all of your charisma and made you as interesting as white bread. If Brothers is a box office hit, will this enable you to stop being Mr. Witherspoon, the pet on a leash, and go back to being your own man? Annie, New York City
Niles at 7:36AM on Nov 17th 2009
A question for Jake
Brokeback Mountain really hit me and changed me as a person. The movie really did something with a lot of the viewers. When you were filming this movie, did you expect this would happen? And did you ever experienced something semilar, that a movie affected you so much, it changed you?
Thanks!
Ivan at 7:55AM on Nov 17th 2009
Hello, Natalie, Jake and Tobey!
Questions for all of you:
1)What is the last book you have read?
1)What do you think of acting together again sometime?
2)What do you think your life will be in 5 years' time?
Thanks in advance!
Ivan at 9:24PM on Nov 17th 2009
I'm Ivan('ee-van')
and I'm from Russia, by the way.