Jake Gyllenhaal is trading intense drama for a song and dance. During his March 3, 2026, appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the actor discussed his work on the new film, The Bride!. In the film, Gyllenhaal showcases his musical theater roots as he performs a choreographed routine in a dapper tuxedo. He stars as Ronnie Reed, a charismatic 1930s movie icon who finds himself caught in the middle of a reimagined Frankenstein tale.

The film marks a high-profile creative reunion for the Gyllenhaal family. Directed by his sister, Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Bride! is a stylish gothic romance produced and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Gyllenhaal spoke about the experience of collaborating with Maggie during the interview with Stephen Colbert. Gyllenhaal noted that playing a golden-age star allowed him to lean into the theatricality of the era while supporting his sister's unique vision for the horror-romance genre.

Fans do not have long to wait to see the full performance. The Bride! arrives in theaters nationwide on March 6, 2026. The star-studded ensemble also features Christian Bale as the Monster, Jessie Buckley as the titular Bride, and Peter Sarsgaard. With its blend of vintage Hollywood glamour and macabre storytelling, the film is positioned as one of the most anticipated releases of the spring season.