Guy Ritchie has been announced as the director for the upcoming 'Road House 2', which will reunite him with actor Jake Gyllenhaal, who reprises his role as ex-UFC fighter Dalton. The two previously collaborated on 'The Covenant', released in 2023. The sequel, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, will have its script penned by Will Beal, known for his work on films like 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' and 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'. Jake Gyllenhaal is also involved as a producer alongside Josh McLaughlin, Charles Roven, and Alex Gartner. Currently, Gyllenhaal is starring on Broadway in 'Othello' with Denzel Washington.

Guy Ritchie has signed on to direct 'Road House 2', marking a reunion with Jake Gyllenhaal, who reprises his role as Dalton, an ex-UFC fighter. The pair previously worked together on the 2023 film 'The Covenant'.

The screenplay for the sequel will be written by Will Beal, whose previous credits include 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' and 'Aquaman'.

Jake Gyllenhaal will not only star in the film but will also serve as a producer through his company Nine Stories Productions, in collaboration with Josh McLaughlin, Charles Roven, and Alex Gartner from Atlas Entertainment.

This project is an Amazon MGM Studios production, highlighting the ongoing collaboration between renowned filmmakers and major production houses.

Jake Gyllenhaal is currently performing on Broadway in the play 'Othello' alongside Denzel Washington, showcasing his versatility as both an actor and producer.

We have a new update on the upcoming Road House sequel!

Jake Gyllenhaal was previously confirmed to reprise his role as ex-UFC fighter Dalton, and now, Guy Ritchie has signed on to direct the second movie, THR reports.

This marks a reunion for Jake and Guy, who most recently worked together on the movie The Covenant, which released in 2023.

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In addition to Guy jumping on board for the Amazon MGM Studios production, Will Beal is set to pen the script. Will has served as writer on past movies as Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Aquaman and Gangster Squad.

Jake is serving as a producer, along with his producing partner Josh McLaughlin through their Nine Stories Productions, plus Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven and Alex Gartner.

If you missed it, see what Jake said about the upcoming sequel last summer.

Jake is currently starring on Broadway in the play Othello alongside Denzel Washington. See photos from opening night here!