Director Doug Liman, who initially stated he would boycott the premiere of his film 'Road House' at SXSW, was present at the screening, as confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. Liman had previously expressed disappointment over Amazon MGM's decision not to release the movie in theaters despite positive test screenings. In an open letter, he criticized the studio for using the film to promote plumbing fixtures instead of supporting cinema as promised.
The remake of the 1989 classic stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Elwood Dalton, an ex-UFC fighter hired as a bouncer by a Florida bar owner played by Jessica Williams. The plot revolves around Dalton's conflict with a wealthy developer portrayed by Billy Magnussen seeking to take over the bar.
