“Road House 2 Casts Bachelor, Uwais & Nishijima in Key Roles”
Amazon MGM Studios is expanding its cast for the upcoming film Road House 2. The sequel has enlisted the talent of Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor, Iko Uwais, and Hidetoshi Nishijima for significant roles. Character specifics have not yet been revealed.
New Additions to the Cast
The cast now includes several real-life fighters. Joining the ensemble are:
- Rico Verhoeven
- Michael Chandler
- Michael “Venom” Page
- Dustin Poirier
- Stephen Thompson
- Tyron Woodley
- Jay Hieron
Hieron will reprise his role as Jax “Jetway” Harris from the original film.
Returning Lead and Plot Details
Jake Gyllenhaal is set to return as Dalton, a UFC fighter turned bouncer. The details about the film’s plot are still kept under wraps. However, the sequel promises a larger scope and ambition than its predecessor.
Filming Locations and Production
Filming for Road House 2 is scheduled across multiple locations including:
- The U.K.
- Malta
- Savannah, Georgia
This sequel follows Amazon’s reboot of the 1980s classic, which gained significant attention by attracting 80 million viewers on Prime Video within its first eight weeks.
Director and Production Team
Ilya Naishuller is directing the sequel, based on a script by Will Beall. The production team includes:
- Charles Roven
- Alex Gartner
- Jake Gyllenhaal
- Josh McLaughlin
They operate under a three-year first-look film deal with Amazon MGM.
Cast Highlights
Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor has made a name for himself as an actor and comedian, recently finishing work on Violent Night 2.
Iko Uwais is known for his lead roles in the Raid films and has a broad array of Hollywood credits, including Mile 22 and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Hidetoshi Nishijima starred in the Oscar-winning film Drive My Car and has recently worked on A24 projects like Enemies and Her Private Hell.
As the project progresses, further details about the cast and plot of Road House 2 are eagerly anticipated by fans.
