Giving us a hint? A bearded Jake Gyllenhaal makes sure to look identical to his character on the red carpet for film Enemy

By Daily Mail Reporter

He may be one of Hollywood's biggest stars but seems Jake Gyllenhaal feared he would not be recognised at his own film premiere.

The 33-year-old actor made sure to style his impressive facial hair to look exactly like his character in Enemy - the movie he was on the red carpet to promote.

The star even made sure to stand in front of the poster baring his bearded face in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday.

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Can't miss him: Sporting a beard Jake Gyllenhaal walked the red carpet for his film Enemy in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday night

Can't miss him: Sporting a beard Jake Gyllenhaal walked the red carpet for his film Enemy in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday night

Perhaps he just missed seeing his double, considering Jake plays two roles in the unusual independent film.

Based on Portuguese author José Saramago's novel, The Double, Jake stars as a bored and downtrodden history professor who spots his double in a movie and then sets out to find the bit actor before things turn sinister.

For his red carpet walk, the Donnie Darko star did change his hair slightly, which he has had to grow out for his other movie, Everest.

See I'm famous: The star even made sure to stand in front of the poster baring his bearded face

See I'm famous: The star even made sure to stand in front of the poster baring his bearded face

Spot the difference: Based on Portuguese author José Saramago's novel, The Double, Jake stars as two characters in the film

Spot the difference: Based on Portuguese author José Saramago's novel, The Double, Jake stars as two characters in the film

The 33-year-old slicked back his hair, parting it in the middle and allowing the slightly curl ends to flick out just above his collar.

Despite his scruffy appearance, Jake did make sure to suit up, wearing a blue perfectly tailored suit with an open collared white shirt and distressed lace up boots.

The combination gave the star a masculine edge but still ensured he looked dressed up - especially compared to the ladies who also walked the carpet.

There was a distinct streetwear feel to the looks worn by the woman on Thursday night.

Hair raising: The 33-year-old slicked back his hair, parting it in the middle and allowing the slightly curl ends to flick out just above his collar

Hair raising: The 33-year-old slicked back his hair, parting it in the middle and allowing the slightly curl ends to flick out just above his collar

Making sure all eyes were on her, Spanish singer Ruth Lorenzo not only skipped wearing a dress, but also skipped wearing pants too.

The 31-year-old - who came fifth in the fifth British version of The X Factor - wore just a Miami Heat basketball singlet with nothing else but a pair of black high heels.

Going for a more classy version of street chic, Cuban-born actress Ana de Armas wore a pair of high waisted blue jeans with a slightly sheer sparkly black knit top under a leather jacket with matching black leather boots.

Dress code: The women of the red carpet, including Ruth Lorenzo and Cuban-born actress Ana de Armas, dressed very casually
Dress code: The women of the red carpet, including Ruth Lorenzo and Cuban-born actress Ana de Armas, dressed very casually

Dress code: The women of the red carpet, including (L-R) Ruth Lorenzo and Cuban-born actress Ana de Armas, dressed very casually

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At least shine your shoes, mate

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i stuggle to see why women find him attractive. must be his wallet!

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It is certainly not the cut of his suits. You'd think he could afford better tailoring.

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"Look exactly like his character." Wow the likeness is uncanny.

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Man looks like himself, another Mail excusive

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I can't look at him the same without knowing he took Taylor Swift V card and then dumb her by ignoring her lol I'm not a Taylor Swift fan but that's extremely messed up.

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Ruth Lorenzo...a) what are you doing there? and b) what are you wearing?!

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Jake always looks like he sleeps under a hedge. He is a great actor and so is his lovely sister !

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JAKE GYLLENHAAL----- Proof that guys also get worse with age.

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Didn't recognise him with his clothes on ;)

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Bubble Boy is all grown up!

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