Jake Gyllenhaal Packs a Punch with Conor McGregor inRoad HouseFirst Trailer

Mar. 15, 2025

Jake Gyllenhaalis busting heads in his latest film.

The actor, 43, stars in thefirst trailer forRoad House, a “high-octane, adrenaline-filled reimagining” of the 1989Patrick Swayzemovie.

The new film also stars Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Joaquim de Almedia, Lukas Gage, Arturo Castro, B.K. Cannon, Beau Knapp and Darren Barnet, plus MMA fighterConor McGregorin his first-ever movie role.

Gyllenhaal plays Dalton, an ex-UFC fighter who “takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems,” per a synopsis.

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“I’m thrilled to put my own spin on the belovedRoad Houselegacy,” Liman said in a previous statement. “And I can’t wait to show audiences what Jake and I are going to do with this iconic role.”

On Monday, Gyllenhaal teased behind-the-scenes photos fromRoad Houseon Instagram.

Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal in “Road House”.Laura Radford/Prime Video

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“In the studio, putting the finishing touches on @roadhousemovie and feeling fortunate to have worked with so many talented folks throughout the making of this film,” he wrote. “Over the next few weeks, can’t wait to share some of the preparation, people and moments that have made this one so much fun!”

Williams, known for her role inShrinking, spoke toVarietyin June about Gyllenhaal in the new film, saying, “It was so cool working with him. He’s an amazing actor. I was so excited to doRoad Housewith Jake Gyllenhaal."

Jake Gyllenhaal in “Road House”.Laura Radford/Prime Video

Road Houseis on Prime Video March 21.

source: people.com