Amazon MGM Studios has released the trailer for the reimagining of the 1989 Patrick Swayze classic, “Road House”. In this new take of the action film, the lead role is taken by Jake Gyllenhaal as Elwood Dalton. You can check out the trailer, poster, and a couple of images. In a surprise move, the film will not have a theatrical release as it will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on March 21.
You can watch the action packed trailer for “Road House” above!
The trailer for the film seems to have a cast of very recognizable faces including MMA star Conor McGregor. It will be interesting to see him in the film and how much of his personality radiates on the screen. I think the success of this movie is going to really rely on the execution of the fight scenes. Creating those memorable moments will be critical as trying to remake a Swaze fan-favorite film is a tough task. I like Gyllenhaal in the role as I enjoyed him as the lead on “Southpaw”.
Here is the synopsis for “Road House” provided by Amazon MGM Studios:
In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the 80s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.
Joining Gyllenhaal on the cast is Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Joaquim de Almeida, Conor McGregor, Lukas Gage, Arturo Castro, B.K. Cannon, Beau Knapp, Darren Barnet, Dominique Columbus, Bob Menery, Catfish Jean, Kevin Carroll, Travis Van Winkle, and Hannah Lanier.
“Road House” is directed by Doug Liman, with a screenplay by Anthony Bagarozzi and Charles Mondry. Based on the 1989 film by the same name with a screenplay by David Lee Henry and Hilary Henkin.
Executive producers on the film include JJ Hook, Alison Winter, Aaron Auch, and Audie Attar.
