Conor McGregor’s Hollywood debut has been a record-breaking success. The Irish MMA icon played the role of ‘Knox’ in the Jake Gyllenhaal starrer, ‘Road House’, a reimagining of the 1989 classic action film that featured Patrick Swayze. According to information available online, the movie gathered a stunning 50 million worldwide views over its first two weekends on the Prime Video streaming platform!
As such, in a recent post shared on social media, ‘The Notorious’ has seemingly maintained his character from the movie as he revealed the “secrets” behind the character and the accessories he used to “incorporate” his own personal style onto the silver screen!
Conor McGregor pulls back the curtain on ‘Knox’ from ‘Road House’
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Conor McGregor’s debut has drawn a ton of praise from figures like Joe Rogan, who proclaimed in a recent episode of the JRE (Joe Rogan Experience), “Listen, Conor McGregor could be a movie star, easy. If ‘The Rock’ can do it, you don’t think Conor Mcgregor can do it? 100% he could do it, and he’s a character man, look at him, he’s a f**king character dude.”
McGregor himself has demonstrated a deep commitment to his role, as evidenced by his social media posts revealing behind-the-scenes details and the thought process behind ‘Knox’s’ character development. ‘The Notorious’ shared a picture of his back-tattoo from the film on his Instagram story, with the caption, “I carry the highland mountains on my back. Yup The McGregor clan. Ya know us. Ambush. The specialty. S’rioghail Mo Dhream Ard Choille!”
In another post, McGregor appears to be speaking in character as ‘Knox’ as he stated, “IM OWED AS WELL, ILL NEED THAT, NOTHING FOR NOTHING, SOMETHING FOR SOMETHING. THANKS @thecutpricejewellers FOR THE HELP MAKING MY CHAIN. AND @mrs_donlon FOR ARRANGING MY RARE PATEK I ALSO BROUGHT WITH ME TO INCORPORATE INTO THE CHARACTER THAT IS “KNOX”
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It’s also interesting to note that McGregor’s efforts in his acting debut were fueled by Meryl Streep’s comments at the 2017 Golden Globes where she had claimed that mixed martial arts are “not the arts”. This led to the Irishman revealing in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, “…so I came in with maybe a little chip on my shoulder and wanting to represent my sport and my art, give my best in this arena.”
As McGregor continues to make waves in the entertainment industry, his dedication to his role in “Road House” and the attention to detail he brings serve as a testament to his versatility and potential as a multifaceted talent beyond the realm of mixed martial arts.
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However, it appears that with ‘The Notorious’s success one of his rivals may also be interested in testing the waters of Hollywood!
‘The Diamond’ may follow McGregor’s footsteps to the silver screen
Dustin Poirier is known by the fans for his hard-hitting style inside the Octagon but there appears to be more to the man known as ‘The Diamond’. In a recent appearance on ‘This Past Weekend’ podcast with comedian, Theo Von, he was questioned about possibly trying his hand at acting.
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The Louisiana native responded by stating, “I’d like to, you know? It’s something different. It’s exciting because I’ve never done it before, it’s a new challenge, keeps me busy. I got to be busy, man.”
He also confessed that he prefers to keep himself busy with multiple ventures like his charity work and his booming hot sauce business. Poirier went on to state, “So, if I’m trying to do movies or grow my businesses, I just need to be in action.”
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His eagerness to embrace new opportunities underscores his dynamic approach to life beyond mixed martial arts! What do you think about Conor McGregor’s Hollywood venture and do you think Dustin Poirier will transition to acting after he is done fighting? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
