Road House's first trailer has arrived, offering audiences a glimpse into the highly anticipated remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Directed by Doug Liman, this upcoming Prime Video film serves as a modern retelling of the 1989 classic Road House, originally led by the late Patrick Swayze. Gyllenhaal takes on the role of Dalton, a former UFC fighter who finds employment as a bouncer at a rowdy dive bar in Florida. With the Road House remake's release date inching closer, Prime Video has unveiled the exhilarating first trailer for the film, providing viewers with a taste of the action-packed adventure to come.
The trailer showcases the film's Florida setting and provides a first look at Conor McGregor's debut performance in a movie. Last year, videos surfaced of Gyllenhaal in the octagon at a real UFC fight, engaging in a mock fight with an opponent and energizing the crowd. The new Road House trailer suggests that these scenes will occur early on in the film, prior to Dalton's transition from the UFC to his new job at the Florida bar. Gyllenhaal's portrayal of Dalton appears reminiscent of Swayze's character, exuding a calm and stoic demeanor, albeit with a touch more charm and cockiness. For fans interested in revisiting the original 1989 Road House, the movie is available for streaming on Max.
The trailer also offers viewers a glimpse of the talented cast assembled for the Road House remake. Billy Magnussen seems to be playing the central antagonist, with McGregor's character serving as his physical rival. McGregor, known for his career in MMA, brings an intense and fierce energy to his role. Additionally, Daniela Melchior portrays a nurse and Dalton's love interest, while Jessica Williams takes on the role of the bar's owner. Other notable actors in the cast include Joaquim de Almeida, Lukas Gage, Arturo Castro, B.K. Cannon, Beau Knapp, and Darren Barnet.
As for the film's narrative, the trailer reveals that Magnussen's character aims to seize control of Williams' character's bar and demolish it to make way for a luxury resort. Dalton finds himself entangled in a fight to prevent this from happening. Similar to its predecessor, the Road House remake prominently features fistfights as the primary source of action, albeit with some grander and more explosive set pieces. The audience won't have to wait long to experience the film firsthand, as the Road House release date is less than two months away.
Road House is a reimagining of the original 1989 film, which centered around Dalton, a highly educated bouncer working at the notorious Double Deuce, a rough southern establishment. In this new iteration, Gyllenhaal's Dalton is a retired UFC fighter, and the story takes place in the vibrant Florida Keys. With its talented cast, thrilling action, and fresh take on the beloved classic, the Road House remake promises to deliver an exciting cinematic experience for both fans of the original film and newcomers alike.
