Academy Award nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal and Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman will share the honorary starter duties at this year’s Indianapolis 500.

Both will wave the green flag to start the 101st running of the Verizon IndyCar Series’ most iconic race on May 28 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Gyllenhaal plays Bauman in the movie Stronger, based on Bauman’s book about his harrowing experience in the 2013 tragedy, in which he lost both legs. The movie is set for a September release.

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“It’s fitting that our fans will join Jake in honoring an incredible hero like Jeff on Memorial Day weekend, as it’s a time when all Americans honor those who have made tremendous sacrifices for our nation,” said Doug Boles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president, via a release Monday.

Bauman, who was at the finish line to cheer his girlfriend, set off one of the biggest manhunts in history when he awoke from surgeries the day after the bombing to write, ”Saw the guy. Looked right at me.”

Gyllenhaal was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Brokeback Mountain.