The first video of Jake Gyllenhaal as his “Nightcrawler” character surfaced on the Internet Saturday in a bizarre place: Craigslist. Or perhaps not a bizarre place at all and simply the kickoff of a clever viral marketing campaign.
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In the clip, Gyllenhaal’s character — an aggressive freelance crime journalist — is searching for employment while philosophizing on the current climate for present day job seekers.
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“Excuse me sir, I’m looking for a job.