The video is framed as a tale of lust and danger, moving away from Mars' previously more family-friendly image.
Report: Bruno Mars "Gorilla" Official Music Video The official music video for the fourth single from Bruno Mars' second studio album Unorthodox Jukebox , was released on October 15, 2013. Co-directed by Bruno Mars and Cameron Duddy , the video presents a gritty, cinematic narrative centered on themes of raw passion and animalistic attraction. Production Overview Bruno Mars Gorilla Official Music Video
as the seedy owner of the strip club "La Jungla". The video is framed as a tale of
Mars described the song as being about "good old animalistic sex". The strip club's name, "La Jungla," serves as a metaphor for an inescapable environment where "you can't run". Production Overview as the seedy owner of the
The clip opens with dialogue in Spanish between two women backstage, hinting at a secret affair between Isabella and Mars. Isabella then takes the stage for a provocative performance under the introduction of the club owner.
(known for Slumdog Millionaire ) as Isabella, a stripper at the club.
The visual style is steamy and theatrical, featuring gravity-defying pole dancing, sparks falling from the ceiling, and intimate scenes in the backseat of a car.