Jake Gyllenhaal's longtime friend inspired the actor to take the lead role in 'The Covenant,' a film about an American soldier who seeks to rescue his interpreter.
Actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim joined 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the significance of the film and they were moved by the story."The Covenant" has a personal connection to its lead actor, Jake Gyllenhaal.who returns to Afghanistan to rescue his former interpreter from the Taliban, after the Afghani had previously saved his life.
Abood and Iscol had developed a lasting bond during the Second Battle of Fallujah in 2004, the Post reported.
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