Jake Gyllenhaal happy ‘not to suck’ in film

(Cover) - EN Movies - Jake Gyllenhaal knew he was doing a good job on End of Watch when his director said he "didn't suck".

The actor and Michael Peña portray Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) partners in End of Watch. Jake spent time with real cops to prepare for the role and felt he did it justice, although director David Ayer didn't believe in praising him too much.

"His response to liking something is, 'That didn't suck,'" Jake laughed.

Michael added: "'That sucked less.' Or, 'Do some other sh*t.' In rehearsals too, he was really rough."

The two actors added they nicknamed the script talks with David 'Poison Meetings' as he was always so open with them. He was never afraid to pull them up on things which weren't quite right, with both men admitting the movie is better for it.

"They really worked. They got you motivated," Michael said. "They'd usually come after sparring, after we'd gone home and showered quickly or whatever."

Michael worked hard to stay in shape for the movie. Jake didn't have to work out quite so much and wasn't always thoughtful when it came to his co-star's diet.

"Remember dude, with your [frozen yoghurt] when you were like, 'Mmmm! Oh my God, it's so good! Mike, you want some?’" Michael laughed.

Jake giggled: "Then I said, 'You wanna go for a run later?'"