Road House

The movie will follow Dalton, a former UFC fighter who takes a job as a bouncer at a roadhouse in the Florida Keys and "soon discovers that not everything is ...

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UFC SUPERSTAR Conor McGregor will make his acting debut alongside Hollywood A-lister Jake Gyllenhaal in the upcoming reboot of 80's classic Road House.

Whilst another had another strong take by saying: "They are going to remake Roadhouse - and no doubt ruin one the most hilariously, brilliantly awful films of all time. The new take follows a former UFC fighter (Gyllenhaal) who takes a job as a bouncer at a rough-and-tumble roadhouse in the Florida Keys, but soon discovers that not everything is what it seems in this tropical paradise Female UFC star Ronda Rousey was rumoured for a role in the new movie, but it was revealed that Rousey would not be in the new reboot.

Conor McGregor will join Jake Gyllenhaal in Prime Video's reimagining of the classic 80s movie 'Road House'.

Conor McGregor is set to star in his first major studio movie. Conor McGregor is set to star in his first major studio movie. Conor McGregor to star alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in 'Road House' remake

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has landed a leading role in Amazon Studios' remake of 1989 film "Roadhouse."

“While fighting remains his top focus, this is the beginning of another successful venture in the McGregor empire. He is eager to get started filming.” “Conor McGregor is very excited to expand his storied career to Hollywood,” McGregor rep Karen Kessler told Ariel Helwani in a statement.

UFC Champ, Conor McGregor, will make his acting debut with Prime Video's Road House remake which already has Jake Gyllenhaal as the film's lead.

While fighting remains his top focus, this is the beginning of another successful venture in the McGregor empire. In terms of acting, his only experience has come in commercials and promos for his wider business empire. Given his bombastic personality and widespread popularity, interest in finding him a role on screen has been high for some time.