Conor McGregor’s comeback to The Ultimate Fighter S31 has once again placed him in the spotlight of the MMA community. The UFC superstar has captured the attention of fans and media alike with his highly anticipated return.
The year 2023 not only ends his much-awaited comeback to the Octagon but also adds the tag of the Hollywood star to his incredible resume. Notably, the ‘Mystic Mac’ gatecrashed ceremonial weigh-ins in Las Vegas after Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane faced off each other for the first time before their eventual bout at UFC 285. The Irishman then took over the stage as he informed the attendees of the shooting of the Hollywood project, Road House.
Following this, the attendees witnessed the second shock as Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal stepped on the scales to shoot a scene of the remake. Markedly, Gyllenhaal donned a shredded physique as he plays a UFC fighter, Elwood Dalton. His co-star, the UFC veteran Jay Hieron, adopted the persona of the fictional UFC champion, Jax Harris. Soon the scene turned out to be a heated one as some sharp words and a slap were exchanged between the two.
Conor McGregor shares the visuals of ‘Hollywood gang’ from the shooting
The 34-year-old took to his Instagram handle as he shared the snippets from the staged scene of the Hollywood project. Further, he heaped praise on the movie.
Thus, he notified in the caption, “Hollywood gang in the house. Move over, we’re shooting. This the type of vibe myself and director @dougliman and our @roadhousemovie team are on. This movie is iconic! A masterpiece! @roadhousemovie”
Despite the ongoing duties of TUF, the ‘Notorious’ remains committed to his Hollywood debut project. While the details of his role are wrapped under a cloak, the former UFC champion is speculated to play an important role in the movie.
How did the fans react to the snippets from the shooting?
While some fans compared the remake to the original, others pointed out the jaw-dropping physique of Gyllenhaal and the comeback of the SBG Ireland product.
“This is not the roadhouse I know and love. This is like warrior Pt 2.”
“Is it a remake of it or what, doesn’t look like it! So how can they call it Roadhouse??”
“The King is BACK”
“Not one single person asked for a roadhouse reboot”
“Jake was in amazing shape. Does look like a mma fighter”
“Let’s not confuse reality with fiction”
“Conor is marinating himself in the insensere Town of Hollywood.. it’s pretty easy to dominate for him, in a land of phonys..”
“Daamn even Gylenhaal doesnt looks scary next to you Whot da fook”
What do you think of these visuals from Conor McGregor’s debut Hollywood project, Road House? Do you believe the Irishman will win fans over with his acting skills too? Let us know in the comments below.
