Daniela Melchior says Connor McGregor 'was so excited' to make his acting debut in RoadHouse.
When it comes to knockouts, UFC champion Conor McGregor has stacked up an impressive amount. But, the fighter will next be stepping over the ropes and breaking into a new business when audiences see him starring alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in the reboot of the classic 1989 film, Road House. During a recent interview with Collider’s own Perri Nemiroff, Road House, Fast X, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
At this point, we’re not completely sure what character McGregor will be playing in the reboot, but according to Melchior, fans have a lot to look forward to with the UFC fighter’s first foray into feature-length acting. “He was so excited,” Melchior says after noting that she was “surprised” by the attitude and work ethic of the former Featherweight and Lightweight Champion.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Although audiences from around the world have tuned in for pay-per-view matches between McGregor and other MMA fighters, Road House will mark the first time that McGregor will be putting his acting chops to the test. A mainstay in the world of UFC, the celebrated competitor has had two documentaries made about him, 2017’s Conor McGregor: Notorious and 2023’s McGregor Forever.
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