Remember back in 2023, when Jake Gyllenhaal and UFC star Conor McGregor teamed up for the Roadhouse remake, reimagining the iconic 80s cult classic? At first, many feared the reboot might tarnish the original, but despite skipping a theatrical release, the film actually exceeded expectations on Amazon Prime. In particular, the Irishman’s standout performance as the antagonist Knox won fan admiration and even overshadowed Gyllenhaal’s Dalton.
Surprisingly, against the odds, the remake turned into one of Amazon Prime’s biggest hits of the year, amassing 80 million views in just two months. Even now, more than a year later, UFC commentator Joe Rogan still hasn’t watched the movie, despite calling it “entertaining” last year. While Conor McGregor alone might not be enough to win him ove

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