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In the dynamic intersection of Hollywood and sports, the synergy between actor Jake Gyllenhaal and MMA icon Conor McGregor in the envisioned blockbusterRoad Housefaced a promising genesis. Yet, obscured from public view, a storm of obstacles threatened to veer the production off course, shrouding its cinematic voyage in uncertainty.
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From casting conflicts to artistic discord, the narrative behindRoad Houseunfolded as a battleground. Where divergent forces clashed, risking the harmonious collaboration of Gyllenhaal and the 37-year-old.
Liam Doug’sRoad HouseFaced Production Hurdles, Nearly Derailing The Film
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Guess what? The ’80s classic,Road House, is making a comeback on Prime Video, and Peter Griffin would probably throw a party for it.
Doug Liman, known forSwingersandMr. and Mrs. Smith,is directing, andJake Gyllenhaalis taking the lead. They kicked off filming just a month ago in the Dominican Republic.
In case you missed the original, led by Patrick Swayze, it’s about a badass bouncer protecting a bar from a sketchy local businessman. Now, in the rollercoaster called Doug’sRoad House, they faced a load of issues threatening to mess up their movie dreams.
In 2013, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures started this project with Rob Cohen directing and Michael Stokes writing. Fast forward to 2015: Cohen and Stokes bail, and Ronda Rousey steps in as the lead.
Plans were set for filming the next year, but it all went on pause until November 2021. The 43-year-old and Liman then took the reins, despite having other projects on their plates. They even got a new writer, Sheldon Turner, to spice up the script.
But here’s the kicker: the pandemic hit, putting the brakes on MGM’sRoad House.Originally, they wanted a female lead (Ronda Rousey was the pick), but plans changed.
They’re back on track, though, with Gyllenhaal as the main man. Oh, and Amazon denies any crazy talk about using A.I. to finish the film during a strike.
Amazon Denies Using AI To CompleteRoad HouseDuring Strike
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Amid all the chatter about theRoad Houseremake, Amazon is setting the record straight, squashing rumors about tapping artificial intelligence during a production hiccup.
Amazon Studios firmly denies any notion of using AI to wrap up the sequel featuring Gyllenhaal. Recent reports hinted at film producer Joel Silver’s departure fromRoad Houseand another Amazon flick,Play Dirty,amid allegations of clashes with MGM’s Sue Kroll and Amazon’s Courtenay Valenti.
Sources close to Silver spilled a different story toVariety, claiming he got in hot water for questioning Amazon’s AI plans during the strike. However, Amazon isn’t holding back, vehemently stating that there’s no truth to this claim.
Road Houseproduction wrapped in October 2022, with a brief additional shoot in December, well before any strikes kicked off.This controversy throws a curveball into the storyline, challenging the usual movie-making methods during tough times.
As the industry deals with disruptions, Amazon’s denial sparks a discussion on technology’s role in the creative process. It emphasizes the resilience needed in the ever-changing world of film production.
Muskan Chaudhary
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Muskan Chaudhary, Junior Content Writer at Fandom wire. Having completed her degree in Commerce, she has written over 500 articles spanning FandomWire and Animated Times in the pop culture. She is dedicated to bring the latest and informative content from the entertainment world, thus expanding her knowledge in the field. Apart from her contributions to FandamWire, she has a keen interest in video games, sketching and playing tennis.
