A sequel to Road House is in the works for 2024. According to Variety, Amazon Prime Video has announced that Jake Gyllenhaal will reprise his role as Dalton in the 2024 Road House sequel.
“As we saw this spring the world went crazy for a little movie called Road House,” Amazon MGM Studios’ Jennifer Salke said during a presentation to advertisers on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. “Roadhouse has been watched by approximately 8 million viewers globally.” , We are looking at these results like a child.
Road House 2’s plot details are being kept under wraps at this time. The release date has not been decided yet.
Yet not everything went smoothly with the implementation of “Road House”. Director Doug Liman announced he was boycotting the premiere due to the lack of theatrical exposure, and original “Road House” screenwriter R. Lance Hill announced that he was planning to sue Amazon for allegedly using AI to complete the remake before the rights were acquired. The original film was returned to him.
“Road House” originally featured late actor Patrick Swayze in a role that was re-imagined by Gyllenhaal. Gyllenhaal considered honoring Swayze’s legacy by taking over the reins for the remake.
Gyllenhaal wrote, “I look forward to working with Patrick in ‘Donnie Darko’ and seeing this great man again in many other films besides the original ‘Road House.’ I’ve never stopped being a fan of his.” ” ” Social Media. “He was very talented and I still have a lot of respect and admiration for what he put out to the world. I’ll never forget his kindness to me when I was starting out – he didn’t need to take his time, but he always did. We made a different ‘RH’ this time, but hope they enjoy seeing it!”
FAQs
Who is starring in the “Road House” reboot?
Jake Gyllenhaal leads the cast as Dalton, with other notable actors including Jessica Williams, Billy Magnussen, Daniela Melchior, and UFC star Conor McGregor.
What is the plot of the new “Road House” movie?
The narrative follows Dalton, a tough former UFC fighter with a troubled past, as he confronts a gang associated with a crime boss after becoming a bouncer at a Florida roadhouse.
Will Doug Liman return to direct the sequel?
It’s unclear whether Liman will come back to direct the sequel, and it seems more likely that the director’s role will be filled by someone else.
When can we expect the “Road House” reboot to be released?
A release date for the “Road House” reboot has not yet been announced.
