“I hate to mess that face up” – Conor McGregor sends message to co-star Jake Gyllenhaal ahead of Hollywood debut release

Conor McGregor humorously states that he hated to mess Jake Gyllenhall's face in his upcoming film Roadhouse.

“I hate to mess that face up” – Conor McGregor sends message to co-star Jake Gyllenhaal ahead of Hollywood debut release

Conor McGregor humorously admits that he dreaded smashing Jake Gyllenhall's face in his debut movie, Roadhouse (via Imago/X)

Conor McGregor recently expressed his joy and a fun message with fans. This happened after the release of the first poster for his upcoming Hollywood debut, Road House. McGregor will make his acting debut in the highly awaited remake of the 1989 cult film. Jake Gyllenhaal plays the main protagonist in the film.

In response to the unveiling of the film’s poster on social media, Conor McGregor joked that he hated to have to mess up Gyllenhall’s face. McGregor’s statement embodies his charming and confident character, which has propelled him to global prominence in sports and entertainment. This is what he had to say:

I hate to have to mess up that pretty face for you all.

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Road House is scheduled for release on March 21, 2024. McGregor’s co-star, Jake Gyllenhaal, has not received any feedback from UFC CEO Dana White. In a post-fight news conference for UFC 297, White stated that, while he had the footage in his office, he had not had the opportunity to watch it yet. Jake Gyllenhaal and McGregor shot some film scenes during the UFC 285 weigh-ins and PPV.

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Despite being out of MMA for over two years, McGregor remains a popular figure in the combat sports industry. He will possibly return this year against Michael Chandler. The fight will likely take place in the International Fight Week. It’s only a matter of months before fight fans witness McGregor’s presence on the silver screen.

Conor McGregor’s debut movie gets a release date

The much-anticipated Hollywood debut of Conor McGregor in the adaptation of Road House was welcomed with excitement. The official release date of March 21, 2024, exclusively on Prime Video was announced. The release of the movie’s first poster preceded the news, sparking widespread intrigue among fans and the MMA community.

Conor McGregor's debut movie gets a release date
Conor McGregor’s debut movie gets a release date (via talkSport)

Doug Liman directs the revamped version of the 1989 cult hit. This movie stars Hollywood actor Jake Gyllenhaal as former UFC fighter Dalton. The film promises an adrenaline-fueled story as Dalton takes on the role of a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse.

One distinguishing feature of the film is its link to the UFC. The movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal captured numerous sequences in front of a live audience during the weekend of UFC 285 in March 2023. This provides a realistic touch to the film by merging the worlds of Hollywood and MMA.

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