Jake Gyllenhaal, the star of the Road House remake, recently shed light on how the film pays homage to the late Patrick Swayze, who headlined the original 1989 version of the movie. In a recent interview, Gyllenhaal shared insights into how a particular aspect of his character in the remake was a tribute to his former co-star, Swayze.
Gyllenhaal revealed that Conor McGregor's tattoos in the film were covered up with makeup, possibly due to copyright concerns. Despite not having any tattoos himself, Gyllenhaal expressed the significance of honoring Swayze, who he had worked with on the film Donnie Darko. He emphasized his desire to carry Swayze's legacy forward by incorporating elements in the remake that paid homage to the late actor.