Summary
Jake Gyllenhaal teases the expanded world ofRoad House 2. Starring opposite MMA star Conor McGregor, Gyllenhaal plays former UFC fighter Dalton in the 2024 Prime Video film, which is a remake of the 1989 Patrick Swayze film of the same name. Shortly after the release ofRoad Houseto Prime Video in March, theproduction ofRoad House 2was confirmed. Gyllenhaal is confirmed to return as Dalton, but McGregor’s return prospects have not yet been confirmed.
PerTV Line,Gyllenhaal alludes toRoad House 2’s larger scale. Speaking with the source, the actor said thatRoad House 2“will be expansive, and it will be bigger.” He also expressed excitement about filming the project. Gyllenhaal did not confirm any further details aboutRoad House 2including the plot, release date, or whether McGregor would return to his role. Check out the full quote from Gyllenhaal below:
[Road House 2] will be expansive, and it will be bigger, and I can’t wait. Like, I can’t wait.
While this is an intriguing tease towardsRoad House 2, whether the sequel can actually top the first film remains to be seen.Road Housewas an incredibly successful streaming jaunt for Prime Video, kicking off 2024 with a bout of high viewership numbers. The film racked up 50 million viewers in its first two weeks on the platform, performing well beyond what the streamer could have suspected. When the sequel was announced,Amazon announced thatRoad House’s views had climbed up to an impressive 80 million.
Road House Remake Cast & Character Guide
The 2024 Road House remake takes some existing characters from the original, as well as introducing completely new players to the main story.
While it will be difficult forRoad House 2to come close to these numbers, one thing that the first film’s success could do is ensure that Amazon will change its release strategy for the sequel after somecontroversy surrounding the firstRoad House.The film wasreleased directly to Prime Video, not getting the chance to show its strength in theaters first. This was a major source of contention for director Doug Liman, who claimed that Amazon had promised a potential theatrical release pending the film’s positive reception. The rampant success ofRoad Housecould mean a change forRoad House 2.
Road House 2being “bigger” than the first film could mean a number of things, but among them could signify a larger budget and more cinematic nature.
Gyllenhaal’s update is a hopeful step in the right direction forRoad House 2’s theatrical release potential.Road House 2being “bigger” than the first film could mean a number of things, but among them could signify a larger budget and more cinematic nature. This shift could better suitRoad House 2for a theatrical release. Combined with the success of the first film, Amazon might be moved to alter the release strategy for the sequel.
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Cast
Road House is a remake of the original 1989 film, which followed protagonist Dalton, a Ph.D. educated bouncer at the roughest bar in the south known as the Double Deuce. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Dalton, with two major changes including Dalton being a retired UFC fighter and the bar locale being in the Florida Keys.
