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.

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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.