Jake Gyllenhaal’s sweet gesture towards his Presumed Innocent costars has been making headlines recently. According to one of his costars, Kingston Rumi Southwick, the actor went above and beyond to create a welcoming and family-like atmosphere on set by surprising everyone with tasty treats. Specifically, Gyllenhaal brought ice cream trucks to the set, much to the delight of the cast, crew, and directors.
Presumed Innocent, a legal thriller that centers around a murder suspecting attorneys of the crime, premiered on June 12, 2024, on Apple TV+. The series consists of eight episodes and features an ensemble cast including Renate Reinsve, Ruth Negga, Chase Infiniti, Peter Sarsgaard, and Kingston Rumi Southwick, among others. Gyllenhaal plays the character Rusty Sabich in the series, while Southwick portrays his on-screen son Kyle Sabich.
It’s worth noting that Presumed Innocent is an adaptation of the 1987 New York Times bestseller of the same name by Scott Turow. The book was previously made into a 1990 film starring Harrison Ford. Now, with Gyllenhaal’s thoughtful gestures behind the scenes, it seems that the cast and crew were able to create a positive and inclusive working environment that enhanced their overall experience of filming the thriller. Gyllenhaal’s efforts to bring a sense of camaraderie and joy to the set undoubtedly contributed to the success of the series and the strong bonds formed between the cast and crew.