Jake Gyllenhaal is addressing the controversy surrounding the upcoming action movie 'Road House,' a remake of the 1989 cult classic starring Patrick Swayze. The film, set to launch on Amazon Prime Video in March, has faced criticism from its director, Doug Liman, who has decided to boycott the movie's release due to Amazon's choice not to have a theatrical release.
Despite the backlash, Gyllenhaal has clarified that 'Road House' was always intended for a global streaming release. Sources familiar with the negotiations revealed that the filmmakers were given the option to make the movie for $60 million with a theatrical release or take $85 million for a streaming-only release. They ultimately chose the latter option.
