Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim visited U.S. Army soldiers.Photo: United Service Organizations
Jake GyllenhaalandDar Salimteam up in the new filmThe Covenant, a fictional story about an American soldier and his Afghan interpreter. On April 14, the pair went to an Army base to screen the movie — and to learn from real-life solders.
“I am honored and incredibly grateful to have visited the real-life heroic men and women at Fort Irwin and witness firsthand their unparalleled training facility, equipment and dedication as they ensure our freedom,” Gyllenhaal, 42, said in a USO press release.
Said Salim in the USO release, “It was a huge pleasure and learning experience meeting the service men and women and seeing firsthand the unique and impressive scope of Fort Irwin.”
Jake Gyllenhaal, Dar Salim visit U.S. Army soldiers.United Service Organizations
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Gyllenhaal is no stranger to portraying soldiers, having starred inJarhead, a 2003 movie about the Iraq War, andBrothers, a 2009 film about the War in Afghanistan.
TheUSOwas founded in 1941 when six civilian organizations pooled their resources to entertain the troops during World War II.Bob Hopeperformances became a staple, and since then the organization has grown and evolved into an unwavering source of support for deployed service members.
The Covenantwas originally titledThe Interpreter, but Ritchie, 54, revealed why the title had changed at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, this past December.
source: people.com
