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Director Guy Ritchie has been officially tapped to helm the sequel to Road House, the 2024 action reboot that starred Jake Gyllenhaal as a former UFC fighter turned bar bouncer. Variety and several other reputable sources have confirmed the news, building anticipation for what promises to be another explosive installment.
The original reboot was a reimagining of the 1989 cult classic featuring Patrick Swayze. Gyllenhaal’s version, which premiered on Prime Video, saw his character navigating a violent underworld involving criminals, bikers, and shady developers at a roadside bar in Florida. With MMA star Conor McGregor in a prominent supporting role, the film quickly became Amazon MGM’s most-watched streaming release, reportedly racking up over 80 million viewers within eight weeks.
Image: msn.comFor the sequel, the screenplay will be written by Will Beall, known for Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Producers include Charles Roven, Alex Gartner, and Gyllenhaal himself. Plot specifics remain under wraps for now.
Guy Ritchie, who previously directed The Gentlemen and Aladdin, will replace Doug Liman. Liman, who directed the first film, had expressed disappointment about the movie’s exclusive streaming release instead of a theatrical debut. The sequel aims to blend the grit of the original reboot with Ritchie’s signature cinematic style and punchy dialogue.
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