Prominent musician and recent Super Bowl performer, Post Malone, is venturing into the world of acting as he joins actor Jake Gyllenhaal in the upcoming movie, Road House. Prime Video made the announcement alongside Gyllenhaal's Instagram post, which featured a selfie of the two stars on the film set. Malone's involvement in the film adds excitement to an already highly anticipated project.
In the photo shared by Gyllenhaal, the 'Sunflower' singer can be seen with fake blood splattered across his face, indicating intense fight sequences filmed for the action-packed remake. A playful video clip posted by Gyllenhaal shows him ducking under Malone's arms while the musician and actor Kenny Lorenzetti engage in a mock fight. Gyllenhaal humorously asks, 'Hey guys, sorry, what's going on? Just passing through.'
Expressing his delight at working with Malone, Gyllenhaal writes in his caption, 'A man of many talents. To say it was a pleasure working together is an understatement. Welcome to the #roadhouse @postmalone!' Malone responds with a simple emoji of two clinking glasses, signifying a cheerful toast.
Prime Video also unveiled a first glimpse of Malone's character, Carter, in Road House. Directed by Doug Liman (known for The Bourne Identity and American Made), the film is a 'high-octane, adrenaline-filled reimagining' of the 1989 Patrick Swayze movie. Malone's character did not appear in the initial trailer released in January, adding an element of surprise for fans.
Road House tells the story of Dalton, played by Gyllenhaal, a former UFC fighter who becomes a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse after retiring from professional fighting. As Dalton takes on his new role and intimidates unruly patrons, he and the roadhouse owner face threats from a group of men intent on claiming the property for themselves.
Conor McGregor, a renowned MMA fighter, debuts his acting skills in Road House. Malone, on the other hand, is not a stranger to the world of movies. He has previously appeared in films like 2020's Spenser Confidential, 2021's Wrath of Man and Good Mythical Evening, and most recently voiced a character in last year's animated film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
The official synopsis for Road House reveals a thrilling narrative: 'Dalton is barely scraping by on the reputation that still precedes him when he is spotted by Frankie (played by Jessica Williams), owner of a roadhouse in the Florida Keys. She hires him to be her new bouncer in hopes of stopping a violent gang working for crime boss Brandt (Billy Magnussen) from destroying her beloved bar. As the brutal brawls and bloodshed escalate, the tropical Keys prove more dangerous than anything Dalton ever faced in the Octagon.'
Alongside Gyllenhaal, Malone, and McGregor, Road House features an ensemble cast including Daniela Melchior, Joaquim de Almedia, Lukas Gage, Arturo Castro, B.K. Cannon, Beau Knapp, and Darren Barnet. The highly anticipated film is set to premiere on Prime Video on March 21, offering viewers an adrenaline-filled, action-packed cinematic experience.
This exciting collaboration between Post Malone and Jake Gyllenhaal is sure to captivate audiences and showcase their multifaceted talents in the realms of music and acting, respectively. As fans eagerly await the release of Road House, the promise of intense fight sequences, gripping storytelling, and a star-studded cast heightens anticipation for what promises to be an exhilarating film.
