Get ready for an action-packed sequel that will knock your socks off! Ilya Naishuller's 'Road House 2' is beefing up its cast with some serious muscle. Amazon MGM Studios is pulling no punches with this one, adding a roster of real-life fighting champions to the already star-studded lineup.
The film has just recruited six professional fighters, according to Deadline. Say hello to Rico Verhoeven, Michael Chandler, Michael 'Venom' Page, Dustin Poirier, Stephen Thompson, and Tyron Woodley, who are all set to bring their A-game to the big screen. But that's not all; former world champion mixed martial artist Jay Hieron is also joining the crew, reprising his role as the hard-hitting UFC fighter Jax 'Jetway' Harris. And let's not forget the returning Jake Gyllenhaal as the bouncer with a past, Elwood Dalton.
But here's where it gets interesting: the plot is being kept tightly under wraps, leaving fans wondering what explosive scenarios these fighters will find themselves in. With filming locations spanning the U.K., Malta, and Savannah, Georgia, one thing's for sure: the action will be globe-trotting and intense.
Ilya Naishuller, the director, has a knack for high-octane visuals, as seen in his previous films 'Hardcore Henry' and 'Nobody.' With 'Road House 2,' he's bringing his unique style to a cast that includes Leila George, Aldis Hodge, and Dave Bautista, produced by Charles Roven and Alex Gartner of Atlas Entertainment, alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Josh McLaughlin from Nine Stories Productions.
Now, let's talk about these fighters: Verhoeven, the 13-time Glory heavyweight world champion, is a kickboxing legend. Chandler, a decorated MMA fighter, brings his Bellator and UFC experience. Page, a former kickboxing champ, and Poirier, a former UFC lightweight fighter, add to the mix. Thompson, a current UFC welterweight, and Woodley, a five-time UFC Welterweight Champion, bring their real-life rivalries to the screen. And Hieron, with his extensive fighting background, completes the ultimate fighter's ensemble.
What do you think about this fusion of real-life fighters and Hollywood? Is it a match made in action movie heaven, or are there potential drawbacks to casting fighters in such roles? Share your thoughts below, and let's get ready for what promises to be an adrenaline-fueled cinematic experience!
