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The buzz around the anticipated sequel to the Jake Gyllenhaal-led Road House remake is intensifying, with whispers that Dave Bautista could soon step into the spotlight. According to Deadline, the celebrated actor from Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune is in talks to partner with Gyllenhaal for the sequel, Road House 2. However, whether Bautista will align or clash with the protagonist in this new installment remains unconfirmed.
The Road House remake initially premiered on Amazon Prime Video back in 2024, despite the hopes of director Doug Liman who was keen on a theatrical release. The film still garnered attention, achieving over 50 million views in its first two weekends, thereby proving its success along a different path.
In this upcoming chapter, Guy Ritchie is set to helm the directing duties, with Gyllenhaal reprising his role as Rick Dalton, the ex-UFC fighter turned stoic doorman. Given the unresolved status of Conor McGregor’s character, Knox, at the end of the last film, fans anticipate the continuation of that storyline, possibly with Bautista filling a pivotal role that brings fresh dynamics to the narrative.
One character missing from the remake was Dalton’s old ally, Wade Garrett, originally portrayed by Sam Elliott. It would be exciting to see Bautista stepping into this role, lending his gaze to the intense and raw showdowns with Dalton, reminiscent of the brawls that captivated audiences in the first film. Yet, whether Bautista joins the cast is still up in the air. Without a set release date, fans are left in suspense. Meanwhile, why not explore our top picks of Gyllenhaal’s films while we await the return to the Road House.
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