{"id":170799,"date":"2024-03-22T20:40:43","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T20:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=170799"},"modified":"2024-03-22T20:42:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T20:42:23","slug":"jake-gyllenhaals-tribute-to-patrick-swayze-with-the-road-house-remake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/film-and-tv\/road-house-remake\/","title":{"rendered":"Jake Gyllenhaal\u2019s Tribute to Patrick Swayze With the \u201cRoad House\u201d Remake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jake Gyllenhaal steps into Patrick Swayze&#8217;s iconic role with deep respect and admiration, aiming to honor Swayze&#8217;s legacy.<\/p>\n           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n                        }\r\n                    });\r\n                })\r\n            <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n                                <span style=\"background-color:#4db2ee;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n                <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#4db2ee;background-color:rgba(77, 178, 238, 0.1);\">\r\n                                                        <li>Jake Gyllenhaal takes on Patrick Swayze's iconic role in the \"Road House\" remake, infusing it with personal admiration and dedication.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Gyllenhaal's transformative preparation and collaboration with UFC legend Conor McGregor bring authenticity to the fight scenes.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Director Doug Liman aims to honor the original while providing a fresh take, ensuring the remake appeals to both new and longtime fans.<\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \n<h2>What&#8217;s New in &#8220;Road House&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><b>Jake Gyllenhaal steps into the legendary shoes of Patrick Swayze<\/b> in the remake of the 1989 cult classic, &#8220;Road House.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/film-and-tv\/judy-blumes-career-renaissance-film-adaptation-and-documentary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new adaptation<\/a>, Gyllenhaal portrays Elwood Dalton, a character inspired by Swayze&#8217;s iconic role. A former UFC fighter turned bouncer tasked with maintaining order at a roadhouse in the Florida Keys, Gyllenhaal&#8217;s character brings a modern twist to the beloved original.<\/p>\n<h2>Paying Tribute to Patrick Swayze<\/h2>\n<p><b>Gyllenhaal openly shares his huge respect for Swayze<\/b>, remembering their first meeting during the &#8220;Donnie Darko&#8221; shoot, a cinematic masterpiece that still captivates audiences today.<\/p>\n<p>This meeting grew into deep respect and a long friendship before Swayze\u2019s untimely passing in 2009.<\/p>\n<p>Gyllenhaal values the support and love from Swayze and his wife, Lisa Niemi, highlighting how Swayze&#8217;s generous and friendly nature helped him at the beginning of his career.<\/p>\n<h2>Behind the Scenes of the Road House Remake<\/h2>\n<p>The newly released &#8220;Road House&#8221; features complex and compelling characters, including strong, independent women portrayed by <b>Daniela Melchior and Jessica Williams<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Gyllenhaal talks about the thrill of filming in front of a live UFC audience in Vegas, pointing out the adrenaline and unique energy it added to the film. Furthermore, the authenticity of the fight sequences in the remake<b> owes much to the collaboration between Gyllenhaal and UFC legend Conor McGregor<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>McGregor, who also appears in the film, provided guidance and insight while filming fight scenes, ensuring the action was as realistic as possible. This partnership between Gyllenhaal&#8217;s acting experience and McGregor&#8217;s fighting expertise brought heightened excitement to the movie&#8217;s action sequences\u200b.<\/p>\n<h2>A Tribute Through Performance<\/h2>\n<p>Gyllenhaal also mentioned<b> specific elements within his portrayal of Elwood Dalton that are direct nods to Swayze<\/b>, hoping fans of the original film would recognize these tributes. He intended to recreate a character and embed aspects that honor Swayze&#8217;s enduring influence and legacy, keeping his spirit alive within the new narrative\u200b.<\/p>\n<h2>The Movie&#8217;s Debut and Reception<\/h2>\n<p>The &#8220;Road House&#8221; remake premiered at the 2024 SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas, to a standing ovation, highlighting Gyllenhaal&#8217;s transformation for the role and his captivating performance.<\/p>\n<p>The film is directed by Doug Liman, who praised Gyllenhaal&#8217;s portrayal as <b>one of his best performances to date<\/b>. The movie is available on Prime, allowing a new generation to experience the thrill of &#8220;Road House&#8221; while paying homage to Patrick Swayze\u200b\u200b.<\/p>\n<h2>Patrick Swayze\u2019s Legacy<\/h2>\n<p>Jake Gyllenhaal&#8217;s role in the &#8220;Road House&#8221; remake shows his deep admiration and respect for Patrick Swayze. Through his character and performances, Gyllenhaal aims to celebrate Swayze&#8217;s enduring legacy.<\/p>\n<p>The newly released remake bridges two movie generations and truly pays homage to a Hollywood classic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10026,"featured_media":170815,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3384],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-170799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-film-and-tv"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170799"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10026"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=170799"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170799\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/170815"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=170799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=170799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=170799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}