In 2017 , Gyllenhaal starred in the science fiction thriller film '' Life '' , as astronaut David Jordan , played a supporting role in the action-adventure film '' Okja '' , and headlined the drama '' Stronger '' , about Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman . In 2018 , he starred in Paul Dano 's drama '' Wildlife '' and the western '' The Sisters Brothers '' . in 2019 , he reunited with his '' Nightcrawler '' director Dan Gilroy in '' Velvet Buzzsaw ''
Boston Marathon bombing
Boston Marathon bombing
Jake Gyllenhaal