Dano made the leap withWildlife, an adaptation of Richard Fords 1990 novel.
Bill Camp, who plays a man who befriends Jeanette following Jerrys departure, echoed Mulligan.
I had an implicit sense of trust in him, the actor said of Dano.

Credit: Sundance Institute
But Gyllenhaal outdid them both.
And I think thats what youve just experienced [watching the film].
I mean, what are we supposed to say?
Come on, wewantedto work with him, hes a great guy!
The critics were similarly enthusiastic about Dano andWildlife, which has not yet been picked up for distribution.
See some reactions below.