Jake Gyllenhaal & Conor McGregor ROAD HOUSE Interview | Sports Illustrated
Summary
TLDRIn this engaging transcript, actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor discuss their experiences working together on the upcoming film 'Road House', available on Amazon Prime Video. Gyllenhaal, who has previously portrayed a combat sports athlete in 'Southpaw', shares his excitement about collaborating with McGregor, a professional fighter. McGregor emphasizes the importance of authenticity in their fight scenes, highlighting the meticulous preparation and the real punches taken to ensure a genuine representation of combat. Both actors praise the stunt team and express their dedication to delivering a thrilling and authentic experience for fight and movie fans alike.
Takeaways
- 🥊 Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal starred in the new movie 'Road House' coming to Amazon Prime Video.
- 🎬 Jake Gyllenhaal had previously acted in a combat sports film 'Southpaw', but found 'Road House' to be a different experience.
- 🏆 Both actors emphasized the importance of authenticity in the fight scenes to appeal to both fight fans and movie fans.
- 🤼♂️ Conor McGregor, despite being a professional fighter, considered himself a 'white belt' in acting and was eager to learn from Gyllenhaal.
- 🌟 Gyllenhaal's professionalism and experience in 75 movies were highly valued by McGregor during their collaboration.
- 👊 The actors trained hard, with McGregor sharing that they had to take real punches and kicks to ensure authenticity.
- 🎥 Preparing for 'Southpaw', Gyllenhaal engaged in a lot of sparring to understand the feeling of being a fighter.
- 🚨 The filming process was physically demanding, with long hours on set and minimal rest.
- 🎥 The stunt team, G Warden and Steve Brown, were praised for their work in making the fight scenes look real and safe.
- 🌐 The movie 'Road House 2024' is set to release on Amazon Prime Video.
Q & A
What was Conor McGregor's experience like working with Jake Gyllenhaal on the set of Road House?
-Conor McGregor found the experience of working with Jake Gyllenhaal to be great fun. He appreciated Jake's professionalism, guidance, and patience, especially since Conor was relatively new to acting and considered himself a 'white belt' in the movie industry.
How did Jake Gyllenhaal prepare for his role in Road House, considering he had previously played a combat sports athlete in Southpaw?
-Jake Gyllenhaal approached his role in Road House with the mindset of a learner, despite his previous experience in Southpaw. He was open to coaching and adapting his performance to make the fight scenes feel more authentic, with the goal of pleasing both fight fans and movie fans.
What was the nature of the collaboration between Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal during the filming of Road House?
-The collaboration between Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal was characterized by mutual respect and a good rapport on set. Jake provided guidance to Conor on acting and making the fight scenes authentic, while Conor shared his real-life fighting experience to help Jake understand the physical and emotional aspects of combat sports.
What was Conor McGregor's attitude towards the physical demands of filming fight scenes?
-Conor McGregor was committed to making the fight scenes look as real as possible, even if it meant taking real punches and kicks. He understood the importance of experiencing the physicality of fights to accurately portray a combat sports athlete on screen.
How did the stunt team contribute to the making of Road House?
-The stunt team, led by G. Warden and Steve Brown, played a crucial role in the making of Road House. They worked closely with the actors, providing them with the freedom to perform while ensuring safety and helping to create authentic fight sequences.
What was the main goal for the fight scenes in Road House?
-The main goal for the fight scenes in Road House was to make them feel original, fun, and authentic to the point where both fight fans and general moviegoers would enjoy the film even more because of the effort put into the fight choreography.
How did Conor McGregor's real-life fighting experience influence his approach to acting in Road House?
-Conor McGregor's real-life fighting experience allowed him to bring a level of authenticity to his role. He used his understanding of the physical and emotional aspects of combat to enhance the realism of the fight scenes and to connect with the audience more effectively.
What was the most challenging aspect of filming Road House for Conor McGregor?
-The most challenging aspect of filming Road House for Conor McGregor was the time-consuming nature of the production, with 18-hour days and very little rest. Adjusting to the demands of the film set was a new experience for him, coming from a background of real fights.
How did Jake Gyllenhaal's acting experience benefit the production of Road House?
-Jake Gyllenhaal's extensive acting experience, particularly his commitment to his roles, benefited the production by bringing a high level of professionalism to the set. His guidance and patience in working with Conor McGregor helped to elevate the overall quality of the film.
What was the atmosphere on the set of Road House?
-The atmosphere on the set of Road House was collaborative and supportive. Both Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal were open to learning from each other and the stunt team, which fostered a positive and productive working environment.
When and where can viewers expect to see Road House?
-Road House is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video in 2024, offering viewers a new take on the classic film with the dynamic duo of Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor.
Outlines
🥊 Behind the Scenes with Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor
The paragraph discusses the experience of working with Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor on the set of the new movie 'Roadhouse', coming to Amazon Prime Video. It highlights the authenticity and dedication both actors brought to their roles, especially in the fight scenes. Jake, despite being a seasoned actor with 75 movies under his belt, approached the role with humility, treating his participation as a learning experience, especially since he had prior experience with combat sports in the movie 'Southpaw'. Conor, on the other hand, emphasized the importance of making the fight scenes feel real and authentic for the fans. The actors' commitment to their craft and their mutual respect for each other's expertise are evident in their interactions on set. The paragraph also touches on the physicality of the role, with both actors taking real punches and kicks to ensure the authenticity of the fight scenes, and the challenges of long hours on set.
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Keywords
💡Jake Gyllenhaal
💡Conor McGregor
💡Road House
💡Combat Sports
💡Authenticity
💡Stunt Team
💡Amazon Prime Video
💡Acting
💡Preparation
💡Fight Scenes
💡Professionalism
Highlights
Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal starred in the new movie 'Road House' coming to Prime Video.
Jake Gyllenhaal's previous experience in 'Southpaw' was different from his role in 'Road House'.
Conor McGregor was a white belt in acting and Jake Gyllenhaal was patient and guiding with his experience.
The importance of making the fight scenes feel authentic to satisfy both fight and movie fans.
Conor McGregor's approach to learning and adapting in the film industry compared to his experience in real fights.
The professional rapport between Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal on set.
The physical demands of the lead roles, including taking real punches and kicks.
The preparation process for Southpaw, including sparring to understand the feeling of being a fighter.
The balance between making the fight scenes look real and ensuring safety on set.
The collaboration with the stunt team, G Warden and Steve Brown.
The challenges of long hours on set and the physical toll on the actors.
Conor McGregor's perspective on the time-consuming nature of acting versus his real-life fighting experiences.
The mutual respect and good job done by both actors in bringing realism to 'Road House'.
The anticipation for the audience to experience and judge the realism in 'Road House' on Amazon Prime Video.
The overall excitement and pride from both stars in their work in the upcoming film.
Transcripts
I landed one punch once and he hit me
with a door other than that was
absolutely perfect true an
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amazing lber here with Jake Gyllenhaal
Conor McGregor stars of the new road
house which is coming to you on Prime
video was it like Jake working with
Connor I mean you you have played a
combat sports athlete before in Southpaw
but this is a whole different game what
was that like for you it was great fun I
mean he he was from the very beginning
Connor said to me he was like I'm a
white belt and making movies and acting
and I'm here to learn and that was the
way it was the whole time but on the
opposite end I'm you know white belt in
the fight game and in terms of fights
and what they look like and how
authentic it is I know it was so
important to you from the very beginning
that the that the fight fans always felt
like they were watching something
original something fun and so he was
always coaching me and showing me how to
do do things or change something up to
make it feel more authentic so that so
that all the fight fans in particular
but movie fans in the end too will love
this movie even more because of the
stuff that we did Conor what did Jake
bring to the table from the realism when
it came to the fight game Jake's a
consumate professional 75 movies made
you know I was I'm
blessed to have entered into the movie
alongside him he was patient with me he
gave me guidance and I just took it you
know we had a good rapport on set he has
75 movies
made I have 75 barf fights made and
that's it we had a good back and forth
they you have to take some real punches
and kicks in the the leadup to this uh
yeah and throughout it too yeah it's
inevitable I think when you're trying to
do fights like this and make them as
real as you can that's just sort of it's
a part of the whole thing you know um
but yeah I mean also it's important to
to know what it feels like and the farar
I did that particular in preparation for
Southpaw there was a lot of sparring and
understanding the feeling you can't play
a fighter unless you know what that's
like uh uh but no we stay we stayed as
careful as we could the whole time and
he was always very he was good to me and
I sometimes had to remind him I I landed
one punch once and he hit me with a door
other than that was absolutely perfect
true an amazing stunt a stun team G
Warden and Steve Brown and they were
phenomenal with us they give us free
R and we do a good job that hard for you
Conor at all because you've been in so
many real fights to to realize yeah I'm
trying to make this look real but you
know I am acting for me what was hard
was it was time consuming 18 hours on
set very little
rest it was strange to me but you know
the fight scenes I was happy to give my
input and
myor and Jake as I said is a consumer
professional we done a good job you
check it out for yourself Roadhouse 2024
Amazon Prime video Jake Gyllenhaal Conor
McGregor appreciate the time
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