Conor McGregor will star alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in a remake of the classic film Road House as the UFC star prepares to make his Hollywood debut.
The former two-weight world champion has long been expected to follow Ronda Rousey in swapping the cage for the big screen and has been convinced that now is the time. Road House, originally released in 1989 starring Patrick Swayze, tells the story of a former UFC fighter (Gyllenhaal) who takes a job as a bouncer in Florida.
It is not clear what part McGregor will play but it is understood he will not feature as himself. Filming is due to start shooting in the Dominican Republic later this month which will bring into question when McGregor plans to return to the UFC. He has not fought since breaking his leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier last summer.
