Based on the 1989 cult classic film, the new Road House remake is out now! Patrick Swayze brought the lead character, Elwood Dalton, to life for the big screen, so fans of the original movie want to know who was cast in the role for the new movie.
Jake Gyllenhaal leads the way in the upcoming remake. The action-packed first trailer was released on January 25. Jake’s Dalton goes head-to-head with a vicious Conor McGregor. The fight scenes from the trailer alone will keep your eyes glued to the screen. Find out all the details we know about the new Road House film, from its release date to the cast and more!
‘Road House’ Remake Release Date
The action movie was released on Prime Video on March 21, 2024. The film had its world premiere at SXSW in March, but director Doug Liman revealed that he was boycotting the premiere because Amazon won’t release Road House in theaters. Doug wrote in a piece for Deadline explaining his decision.
“If we don’t put tentpole movies in movie theaters, there won’t be movie theaters in the future. Movies like Road House, people actually want to see on the big screen, and it was made for the big screen,” he wrote.
Doug added, “We tried everything to convince them to put Road House in theaters – they know all the arguments I presented here. I even asked them to allow me to sell Road House to another studio that would put it in theaters – they said no. Maybe they are victims in this as well, forced to betray the artists they spent their careers supporting.”
Who Is Playing Dalton in the New ‘Road House’?
Jake Gyllenhaal is playing the lead, Dalton, in the upcoming project. The actor has given viewers some of the most iconic film performances ever. From Donnie Darko to Spider-Man: Far From Home and from Prisoners to The Guilty, the actor always delivers, so it’s no surprise that they selected him as the star.
Patrick Swayze portrayed his original version of Elwood Dalton, who leaves his New York City job to work as a bouncer at a Missouri club called the Double Deuce.
‘Road House’ Remake Cast
Road House will introduce audiences to some new faces and up-and-coming stars. In addition to Jake, actress Daniela Melchior plays Ellie, a main character. Daniela is best known for playing Cleo Cazo in The Suicide Squad.
In supporting roles, the Road House remake cast includes ex-MMA fighter Conor McGregor, Lukas Gage, Dominique Columbus, Billy Magnussen, J.D. Pardo, Jessica Williams, Darren Barnet, and several others. Also in the cast is rapper Post Malone, Jake revealed in a February 13 Instagram post. In the caption, Jake wrote, “A man of many talents. To say it was a pleasure working together is an understatement. Welcome to the #roadhouse @postmalone,” while sharing a behind-the-scenes selfie and clips.
What Is ‘Road House’ About?
According to the film’s synopsis, Road House is an “adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the ‘80s cult classic.”
“Ex-UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems,” the plot reads, per Amazon MGM Studios.
Since the upcoming film is a remake, most of the plot and character names are similar. However, the storyline was changed from the original film. Patrick Swayze’s film was set in a small town in Missouri, and his Dalton works as a “cooler” (a security guard) and must protect others from a corrupt businessman.
Most of the 1989 movie features heavy violence, including a scene when Dalton fights another character and rips his throat out. The other main character, Dr. Elizabeth “Doc” Clay is his love interest, rather than Daniela Melchior’s new character Ellie.