SUMMARY
- Conor McGregor has received rave reviews for his performance in Road House
- Previously, it was revealed that Conor played a major role in the fight scenes of the movie.
Conor McGregor has once again been stealing the headlines with confirmations regarding his return. Having been out of action for close to three years, he has been keeping a busy hand elsewhere. Most notably, the UFC fighter has put in a lot of work towards the release of his Hollywood debut.
For those unaware, ‘The Notorious One’ has made a lot of noise, hyping up his recently released, 1989 remake of the original “Road House”. Starring in a key role as the villainous Knox, there has naturally been a lot of anticipation for the fighter to make his appearance on the big screen.
Not only is the movie a modern take on a timeless classic, but it has also integrated the UFC into the story as well. Previously, Conor made his return at the UFC 285 press conference and event, where the filmmakers shot the background story for the film’s protagonist. Thus, it further ignited fans’ interest in the movie.
Conor McGregor reveals his extensive tattoo work for Road House
Previously, it was revealed that Conor McGregor was set to be the highest-paid first-time actor. For those unaware, the Irishman stated that he was set to bank more than the lucrative $5.5 million Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson did for his Hollywood debut in ‘The Mummy Returns’ (2001). A bold claim, to say the least, it must also be said that Conor has most definitely worked hard for it as well.
Recently, in a behind-the-scenes from the movie, hair and makeup artist Flora Moody revealed the extensive work that went into the look of McGregor. For the movie, the creative and directive team made it so that Conor’s tattoos would be covered up and then replaced with new tattoos, that read his character’s name, Knox.
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Notably, the procedure took two whole hours to complete, which required Conor to be perfectly still throughout. As a result, the team utilized Hyperice’s Normatec legs, which allowed McGregor to stay active despite staying still. Although it may seem like a small ordeal, one has to take into consideration the fact that his days would start with this process, followed by shooting, which would sometimes result in 18-hour work days.
How have fans reacted to Conor McGregor’s Hollywood debut?
Naturally, a UFC fighter making his appearance on the big stage is a big matter. However, when it comes to a megastar like Conor McGregor, it is obvious that a lot more people will take notice. Initially, following the release of the trailer, people began getting a hint of the maniacal nature of McGregor’s character. With many references to the villain being similar to the fighter in real life, the fans have been looking forward to the movie ever since.
With the release of the movie, the response to Conor’s acting has been overwhelmingly positive. Meant to be a comical, whimsical villain, the Irishman seemingly played his role to perfection. Naturally, Conor was never going to put in an acting masterclass, thus, the directors chose to tap into his natural demeanor and amp it up by a notch.
I can 100% see Conor McGregor rock up in the Fast & Furious universe too…#RoadHouse#RoadhouseOnPrime pic.twitter.com/LPo8Rcpl1g
— Gavin Wilson (@GavWilson) March 21, 2024
As a result, Conor McGregor’s character made for a good popcorn-flick villain, which is essentially what he was meant to be. Commending his performance, many have also suggested that the UFC star should be considered for a role in an upcoming Fast and Furious film as well. With Conor confirming further movie roles in the future, it will be interesting to see how he develops as an actor.