Conor McGregor to make acting debut in Jake Gyllenhaal-led Amazon Prime 'Road House' remake

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UFC superstar Conor McGregor will make his acting debut in the Jake Gyllenhaal-led Amazon Prime film "Road House," according to a report.

McGregor, a two-time champion who garnered international fame during his time with the UFC, will join the cast of the 1989 action remake under the helm of director Doug Liman and producer Joel Silver, Deadline reported.

"Conor McGregor is very excited to expand his storied career to Hollywood and join with Jake Gyllenhaal in this reimagining of ‘Road House,’ a beloved classic," McGregor’s spokesperson Karen Kessler told the outlet.

The spokesperson said McGregor still has a desire to fight but is "eager" to join the film.

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"While fighting remains his top focus, this is the beginning of another successful venture in the McGregor empire. He is eager to get started filming," Kessler added.

McGregor's exact role in the film has not yet been revealed, but he will reportedly portray an original character instead of playing himself.

McGregor is no stranger to stardom as his larger-than-life personality and unassailable trash-talking quickly made him a fan favorite in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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