WATCH: “Would make a great coach” – Conor McGregor guiding Jake Gyllenhaal in making of electric stunt scene has fans in awe
Conor McGregor helps Jake Gyllenhaal with the fight scenes while filming Road House.
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Conor McGregor guides Jake Gyllenhaal while rehearsing the fight scenes (Via Imago/X)
Conor McGregor made his acting debut in Road House, playing a villain role opposite Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal. Featuring the UFC icon, can the movie ever miss out on action sequences? As such, the movie had some scintillating fight scenes. Now, behind-the-scenes footage showcased the UFC star helping out Gyllenhaal.
‘Recently, the distribution platform Amazon Prime unveiled rehearsal footage of Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal. The two drilled the climax fight sequence, which involved a lot of punches and kicks. It was the realm of the former double champion, and he took over to instruct the Hollywood actor. This showcased the coaching expertise of McGregor.
While recounting the filming experience earlier, the Irishman claimed he even hit his co-stars for real. As such, McGregor acknowledged the support he received from the film crew, including Gyllenhaal. He also thanked them for helping him out with acting tips. As a result, fans showered a positive response to his performance in the movie.
Conor McGregor played the negative character Knoxx in the film. The character showed the boasting attitude of McGregor’s real-life counterpart. Add in the stunt sequences choreographed with inputs from the UFC fighter himself, ‘Knox’ became tailor-made for McGregor. However, despite the film’s success, the Irishman aimed to make his resume his fighting career. Expectedly, he would face Michael Chandler this year.
Fans react to Conor McGregor guiding Jake Gyllenhaal in action scenes
Conor McGregor entered the movie industry from the fighting world with first-hand combat experience. As such, he used it to guide Jake Gyllenhaal in filming stunt sequences for Road House. The movie had two electrifying clashes between the global stars.
With their rehearsal footage’s release, fans noticed Conor McGregor’s involvement. It expressed the Irishman’s passion for fighting and the tendency to coach others through it. One commented, “bro Conor McGregor would make a great coach one day.” As such, the video garnered interesting reactions from the fans.
One fan did not think McGregor has coaching potential and commented about the latest TUF season.
One fan defended the film from negative reviews and criticisms.
Fight fans appreciated Conor McGregor’s work in the film. While some praised the UFC star for guiding Jake Gyllenhaal, a few critiqued his coaching abilities, referencing his ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ appearances. Nonetheless, the Irishman did a commendable job in Road House.
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