Conor McGregor, the renowned mixed martial artist and professional boxer, makes his acting debut in the film Road House. McGregor’s decision to pursue acting was fueled by a desire to prove Meryl Streep wrong after her negative comments about mixed martial arts. Read more about McGregor’s journey into the world of acting and his passion for fighting as an art form.
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| Conor McGregor makes his acting debut with Road House |
| McGregor’s decision to pursue acting was motivated by Meryl Streep’s negative comments about mixed martial arts |
| McGregor passionately defends fighting as a form of art |
| McGregor aims to represent his sport and showcase his talent in Road House |
| McGregor achieved great success in the UFC prior to his acting career |
| Road House is a remake of the 1989 action film and stars McGregor, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Daniela Melchior |
| The film was released on March 8 and will be available on Prime Video from March 21 |
Conor McGregor, the renowned mixed martial artist and professional boxer, has ventured into the world of acting with his debut in the film Road House. McGregor’s decision to pursue acting was fueled by a desire to prove Meryl Streep wrong after her negative comments about mixed martial arts. In her speech at the 2017 Golden Globes, Streep referred to MMA as ‘not the arts,’ which did not sit well with McGregor and other athletes. McGregor passionately defended fighting as a form of art, stating that it requires skill and artistry. With a chip on his shoulder, McGregor approached his role in Road House as an opportunity to represent his sport and showcase his talent. Prior to his acting career, McGregor achieved great success in the UFC, holding championship titles in two weight classes simultaneously. Road House, a remake of the 1989 action film, stars McGregor alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Daniela Melchior. The film was released on March 8 and will be available on Prime Video starting March 21.
