Conor McGregor is a former professional mixed martial artist. The Irishman rose to prominence in his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) career when he became the first person to win the lightweight and featherweight championships simultaneously. Since then, McGregor has reached the summit of success, and he has carved a name for himself in and out of the ring.
McGregor surprised many when he decided to turn his sights to acting. He is not the first UFC champion to do so, since Dwyane Johnson and John Cena have branched out into Hollywood successfully. He followed in their footsteps to star in the remake of the classic film, Road House. However, his recent update about his acting career will surely stump his fans.
Conor McGregor opened up about his future in the acting industry and what lay next for him
Conor McGregor will make his acting debut alongside Jake Gyllenhall in the reboot of the Patrick Swayze film. Filming the movie was not easy for the Irishman, and he divulged some of his plans for the future at the screening of his film.
The film had a punishing schedule, and given how hard everyone worked, McGrefor came to appreciate his co-stars even more. He only had words of praise for his colleagues, stating that they “are really good actors.” However, he added that he was “unlikely” to act again in a film himself (via The Independent).
Conor McGregor’s comments will come as a blow to his fans, who were eager to see his acting career unfold. While his career as an actor might have ended prematurely, there is still much to look forward to, as he plans to focus on his return to the UFC this year.
The former champion went on to elaborate that he still had two fights left in his contract this year. Unfortunately, the lack of transparency on the UFC’s end has become a bit of a problem.
“We’re still in the first quarter of this year, talks are ongoing. It’s a little bit of a lack of transparency. I’ve got two fights left on my contract. I don’t think either of us knows what their move will be,” he said (via The Independent).
As of now, McGregor’s UFC return is still uncertain. However, the fraternity can take delight in his turn as an actor in the meantime.
What is McGregor’s film Road House about?
The reboot of the 1989 pulp film, Road House, is entertaining from start to finish. The director, Doug Liman, decided to skip the theatres and head straight to streaming on Amazon Prime.
Gyllenhaal successfully slips into the shoes of Patrick Swayze in the film, and he is at his primal best. He plays Elwood Dalton, a bouncer with a difficult past, and he seeks refuge from his troubles at the Road House, a bar by the beach.
Conor McGregor plays the villain, and he makes an astounding debut opposite Gyllenhaal. He even occasionally steals the scene from the Nightcrawler actor. The fight sequences are bold, and the duo’s clashes elevate the scenes.
Given the rave reviews that the film has garnered at screenings, Conor McGregor might just change his mind about acting. The Road House will be available to stream on Prime Videos on March 22nd.
