“Andrew Bachelor, Iko Uwais, Hidetoshi Nishijima Join ‘Road House 2’ Cast”
Amazon MGM Studios has expanded the cast of its upcoming film, *Road House 2*, with the addition of three notable actors: Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor, Iko Uwais, and Hidetoshi Nishijima. Details surrounding their characters remain undisclosed.
New Additions to the Cast
In addition to these new faces, the film has also recruited six real-life fighters including:
- Rico Verhoeven
- Michael Chandler
- Michael “Venom” Page
- Dustin Poirier
- Stephen Thompson
- Tyron Woodley
Jay Hieron will reprise his role as UFC fighter Jax “Jetway” Harris from the original film.
Plot and Production Details
The sequel features Jake Gyllenhaal returning as Dalton, a UFC fighter turned bouncer. While specifics about the plot have not been released, it promises to have a greater scope and ambition compared to its predecessor. Filming will occur in various locations including the U.K., Malta, and Savannah, Georgia.
Background on the Original Film
*Road House 2* is a follow-up to *Road House*, the reboot released in 2024. The original film, featuring Patrick Swayze, attracted 80 million viewers globally in its first eight weeks streaming on Prime Video.
Key Production Team
The film is directed by Ilya Naishuller, based on a script by Will Beall. Producers include Charles Roven and Alex Gartner from Atlas Entertainment, as well as Jake Gyllenhaal and Josh McLaughlin from Nine Stories Productions. This collaboration is part of a three-year first-look film deal with Amazon MGM.
Background on the New Cast Members
Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor
Known for his digital comedic presence, Bachelor has transitioned into acting and producing. He recently completed filming *Violent Night 2* and stars in the upcoming Paramount+ series, *Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story*.
Iko Uwais
Uwais gained international fame from his role in the *Raid* films. His notable work includes *Mile 22*, *Stuber*, and *Star Wars: The Force Awakens*. He also directed and starred in the upcoming film *Timur*, set for release on December 18.
Hidetoshi Nishijima
Nishijima rose to prominence with his role in the Oscar-winning film *Drive My Car*. He recently made his English-language debut in *Sunny* and continues to work on major projects with A24 and Neon.
With a star-studded cast and an ambitious production, *Road House 2* appears set to make a significant impact on audiences when it debuts. Emegypt will continue to provide updates on this exciting sequel.
