Conor McGregor is undeniably one of the most prominent figures in the history of MMA. His star power is unparalleled, consistently breaking pay-per-view records for any event he headlines.
Road House
In a surprising move, Conor McGregor transitioned into acting, following the footsteps of fellow UFC champions Dwayne Johnson and John Cena, who have made successful forays into Hollywood.
McGregor’s leap into acting led him to star in the highly anticipated remake of the beloved film, Road House. However, studios have tried to woo him into movies long before this film.
Conor McGregor Reveals Studios Tried To Get Him Into Movies Long Before Road House
Conor McGregor
Men’s Journal recently sat down with Conor McGregor to discuss his upcoming role in Road House, his training for a potential bout against Michael Chandler, his experiences with fatherhood, the success of his Proper Twelve whiskey, and his plans to utilize his signature left-handed hook in the ring once again.
When asked about his venture into acting and why Road House was the right fit, Conor McGregor shared that studios had been trying to get him into a movie long before Road House.
”I’ve had people trying to get me on board the movie business for a long time now. I’ve been curious, but there’s never been one that was a true fit. I’ve been more focused on the fight business than show business. But this is a fight movie.
I was actually brought in by the people at UFC. And to get to act alongside Jake Gyllenhaal was a draw. I’m a huge fan of Jake’s work, so I was honored to be doing this with him. We both have tremendous respect for each other in our respective crafts, so we were on to something really good.’
We will have to wait and see whether Conor McGregor will end up doing more movies in the future.
Conor McGregor Is Worried He Made Powerful Enemies In Hollywood For An Odd Reason
Another scene from Road House
Conor McGregor made his film debut this year, sharing the screen with Hollywood actor Jake Gyllenhaal. The pair starred in a remake of the 1989 cult classic film, Road House.
The reboot is exclusively available on Amazon Prime Video. The storyline follows Elwood Dalton (played by Gyllenhaal) a former UFC fighter who becomes a bouncer at a roadhouse in the Florida Keys, only to uncover that the paradise is not as idyllic as it appears.
Conor McGregor took on the role of Dalton’s nemesis, Knox, in the film, claiming it has earned him the title of the ‘highest-paid first-time actor of all time.’
McGregor, who had previously turned down offers from Hollywood, revealed that his past interactions with the movie industry may have resulted in acquiring some powerful enemies, in a conversation with Total Film.
“I had turned down a good few roles in my time on the climb. I’ve had directors show up at fight camp, really beautiful directors doing really top-end movies… And over and over, they’d come to me, and I always turned them down.
I’d leave people a little high and dry. I probably have a few enemies out there that I don’t really know of because I had said, ‘I might do it’.”
McGregor had anticipated making his highly awaited comeback and participating in several fights before the release date of the Road House remake.
However, his hiatus is nearing three years, even though he has been scheduled to face lightweight contender Michael Chandler since February 2023. We’ll have to see if McGregor will end up fighting Chandler this year.
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