Louis Bloom is a fictional character from the 2014 film Nightcrawler, directed by Dan Gilroy. He is portrayed by actor Jake Gyllenhaal as a driven and ambitious man who becomes a freelance crime journalist in Los Angeles. Bloom is known for his ruthless and unethical methods of capturing news footage, often prioritizing his career over moral considerations. Throughout the film, Bloom's character embodies themes of ambition and the dark side of the media industry. His relentless pursuit of success leads him to manipulate situations and people, raising questions about the ethics of journalism and the impact of sensationalism in news reporting.