Jake Gyllenhaal opens up about working with brother-in-law Peter Sarsgaard on 'Presumed Innocent'

Jake Gyllenhaal opened up about working with brother-in-law Peter Sarsgaard on AppleTV+’s Presumed Innocent.

The actor told Entertainment Tonight on Sunday, June 9, from the world premiere of his new series at the Tribeca Film Festival. 

Gyllenhaal stars in ‘Presumed Innocent,’ but also serves as an executive producer alongside J.J. Abrams and David E. Kelly.

The ‘Road House’ star playfully mentioned to ET that he and the other producers saw Sarsgaard as a "long shot” for the cast, despite Gyllenhaal's connection to the actor, who has been married to his sister Maggie Gyllenhaal since 2009.

Presumed Innocent, scheduled for release on AppleTV+ on Wednesday, June 12, is based on Scott Turow's 1986 novel of the same title. 

The plot centers on Gyllenhaal's portrayal of Rusty Sabich, a deputy prosecutor accused of murder. 

Sarsgaard co-stars alongside Gyllenhaal as Tommy Molto, another deputy prosecutor who will confront Sabich in court.