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Gyllenhaal Lands Lead in Prince of Persia

Will star in the film adaptation of the cult favorite video game

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(Newser) – Jake Gyllenhaal has scored the lead in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, a Jerry Bruckheimer adaptation of the popular video game, according to the Hollywood Reporter. In the blockbuster fantasy adventure, Gyllenhaal will play a 6th century Persian prince who, along with a feisty princess played by up-and-comer Gemma Arterton must save the world from a villainous nobleman.

Bruckheimer, known for his budget-busting blockbusters, would say only, "It's not one of our smaller productions."

Jake Gyllenhaal poses with girlfriend Reese Witherspoon to promote their film
Jake Gyllenhaal poses with girlfriend Reese Witherspoon to promote their film "Rendition" in October 2007.   (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)
U.S. actor Jake Gyllenhaal waves before the screening of the movie
U.S. actor Jake Gyllenhaal waves before the screening of the movie "Rendition" at the Rome Film Festival, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007.   (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)
American actor Jake Gyllenhaal speaks during a press conference for the film
American actor Jake Gyllenhaal speaks during a press conference for the film "Zodiac," at the 60th International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Thursday, May 17, 2007.   (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen)
Jake Gyllenhaal at the Roman premiere of
Jake Gyllenhaal at the Roman premiere of "Rendition" in October 2007.   (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)
Jake Gyllenhaal will star in
Jake Gyllenhaal will star in "Prince of Persia."   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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