“Better Than Watching Dwayne Johnson Play the Same Character”: ‘Actually Good’ Images of Conor McGregor in the Jake Gyllenhaal Movie Send Fans Into Frenzy

Hollywood is a dream for many in the waking world. However, Conor McGregor seems to have achieved that dream. It was previously declared that the UFC superstar would appear alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in a remake of the classic ‘Road House’. The news of the big appearance indeed came as a wave of shock and excitement. But with the release of some stills from the movie took an even greater turn. Furthermore, the poster took the excitement to an even greater level. While the fans love to watch the former double champion perform in the Octagon, the world is indeed curious to see how he fared in the world of acting.

‘Road House’ was originally released in 1989, with Patrick Swayze and Sam Elliott at the center of focus. However, the world is indeed curious to see how well Gyllenhaal and McGregor played the legendary characters.

Fans react to the first photos from Conor McGregor’s Hollywood debut

Recently, the official images of ‘Road House’ were released on the internet. Two of the pictures showed the ‘Notorious’ with a serious look on his face. One photograph showed McGregor sitting on a chair while Gyllenhaal stood beside him with a towel wrapped up around him. Finally, the poster of the movie showed the faces of McGregor and Gyllenhaal side by side.

As expected, the fans had nothing but excitement in their minds. They took over the comments section and shared their excitement. Many of the fans were in fact interested in knowing how well McGregor fared in acting. Furthermore, one of the fans compared the ‘Notorious’ with Dwayne Johnson. However, almost every fan believed that they would come to love the movie.

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Here is what fans had to say:

• Gyllenhaal is great, I hope this is a start of a decent movie career for Connor, I’d enjoy it. Better than watching Dwayne Johnson play the same character hundreds of times.
• I’m just expecting a good action comedy. I know im just gonna love Conors character and Jake Gyllenhaal usually has great chemistry with his co actors.
• Scenes when conor does an american accent throughout the whole movie lmao.
• It actually seems like Conor is in a more serious acting role, I did not realise.
• I think Connor might actually be a good actor.
• I think a lot of people will watch it just to see Conor act, it’s like that morbid curiosity.
• Moving into some light acting might actually be the move for Connor.
• Would be cool if it’s actually good.
• I hate that I’m probably gonna love it.
• Looks like ufc 264 poster.

Conor McGregor teased the fans with a movie clip

Previously, the UFC warrior shared a clip from his Hollywood debut on social media. He captioned, ‘This movie is wild!” Although the fighter has kept the world in shadows about the movie, he hasn’t backed off from showing his pride in acting.

Nonetheless, the movie being a remake of an all-time classic, it will be subject to the highest rates of criticism. However, the UFC fans know what to look for in the movie. They know the reason why they would go and watch it. And the reason is Conor McGregor.

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Are you excited about McGregor’s debut in Hollywood? Do you think you’d like the ‘Road House’ remake? Let us know in the comments down below.