2024ās Road House is not only a remake of the 1989 film starring Patrick Swayze, but also definitive proof that fun is back to the movies.
With Jake Gyllenhaal starring in the lead role of Dalton, this cast of Road House also includes Lukas Gage (Billy), Daniela Melchior (Ellie), and Conor McGregor (Knox), to name a few. Following its world premiere at SXSW, the film is now available for streaming on Prime Video ā and the fans are living for it!
During an interview with Out, Gyllenhaal reminisced on the original 1989 Road House and broke down his approach to starring in the remake.
āPatrick Swayze originated the role, and the original movie is a classic,ā the actor told Out. āItās a cult classic. So many people love that film. But what I loved about the character (ā¦) is that he was very still, and he observed until he couldnāt anymore. I loved that about him.ā
Gyllenhaal continued, āIt was fun knowing you could stay still, watch, and then all of a sudden you knew you were going to have a crew of a great stunt crew and a great director making this badass character look like he could do the job. It gave me tremendous confidence. And working with Connor, to be up against him and knowing that he was going to make it seem like we were equals in the fight spaceā¦ that was also an honor.ā
Gage and Melchior also spoke to Out about their roles in Road House. When asked how it felt to play Gyllenhaalās love interest in the film and live out the dreams of so many girls and gays, Melchior replied:
āYou know, my friends [have been] asking me that since the trailer came out, asking me how was it to kiss Jakeā¦ but I honestly donāt remember. We were shooting all day in the middle of the ocean, and Iām one of those people [who] canāt pee in the water when Iām at the beach or at a swimming pool. I need to go out and go do it outside. So basically all I remember from kissing Jake, I was just thinking, āI need to pee so bad. I need to pee so bad.ā (ā¦) Itās sad, but yeah. Thatās all I have to say about what I remember.ā
Gage also opened up about working with Gyllenhaal in this movie ā even though his character, disappointingly, did not get any love from Dalton.
āWell, we didnāt kiss, unfortunately,ā Gage told Out. āThereās no kissing with Jake in this movie for me, but heās the best. I mean, he is such an iconic actor. I grew up being obsessed with Donnie Darko and my character is a big fan of him, so I think that was a really easy transitionā¦ to be kind of fangirling over this guy who comes to our bar. Heās such a good dude and gives really helpful notes. As young actors, it was an honor.ā
If youāre looking for a good time, fun performances, and an action-packed movie, then Road House is most certainly for you!
Road House is now streaming on Prime Video.
