Guy Ritchie Exits 'Road House 2' as Director Ahead of Production
Just a couple months after the announcement that he would be directing and working with Jake Gylenhaal.
Summary
- Director Guy Ritchie has reportedly left the upcoming Road House 2 from Amazon MGM Studios
- Despite his departure, the sequel starring Jake Gyllenhaal is still set to begin production this fall
Amazon MGM Studios‘ upcoming sequel to the hit action remake, Road House 2, has hit a speed bump. Acclaimed filmmaker Guy Ritchie has reportedly exited the director’s chair, just months after coming on board and shortly ahead of the planned September production start. While no official reason has been given for his departure, the news has stirred significant conversation in Hollywood.
Ritchie, known for his distinctive stylish action in films like Snatch and The Gentlemen, had been attached to direct Road House 2 since April, taking over from Doug Liman, who famously vocalized his frustrations with Amazon over the original film’s straight-to-streaming release. This would have marked a reunion for Ritchie and star Jake Gyllenhaal, who previously collaborated on The Covenant.
Despite Ritchie’s unexpected exit, Amazon MGM Studios remains committed to the project. Jake Gyllenhaal is still slated to reprise his role as Dalton, the ex-UFC fighter turned bouncer. Production is still planned to kick off this fall, indicating an urgent search is underway for a new director to take the helm. Will Beall is penning the script for the sequel, with plot details currently being kept under wraps. The 2024 Road House remake proved to be a massive streaming success for Prime Video, attracting over 80 million global viewers in its first two months. This commercial triumph made a sequel an immediate priority for the studio, even amidst the behind-the-scenes directorial changes.
