Director Doug Liman surprised attendees at SXSW by attending the premiere of his film ‘Road House’ despite announcing a boycott earlier. Jake Gyllenhaal, the film’s star, expressed gratitude to Amazon executives and the cast members.
Liman initially planned to skip the premiere due to Amazon’s decision to stream the movie on Amazon Prime Video instead of giving it a theatrical release. Amazon offered the filmmakers a budget choice for theatrical release or streaming, and they chose the latter option, as per sources.
In ‘Road House,’ Gyllenhaal plays an ex-UFC fighter working as a bouncer in the Florida Keys. The film showcases his character’s violent past resurfacing when faced with threats from a criminal gang, leading to intense brawls and action-packed sequences.
