"Director Doug Liman Defies Boycott, Receives Standing Ovation at 'Road House' Premiere"
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Despite initially planning to boycott the premiere of his film "Road House" at SXSW, director Doug Liman attended the screening after all. The film, a remake of the 1989 movie, stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Jessica Williams, and Billy Magnussen, with UFC champion Conor McGregor in a villainous role. Online reactions focused on McGregor's campy performance, and the film is set to be released on Prime Video on March 21.
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- Road House Remake Director Reverses SXSW Boycott Amid BTS Controversies Screen Rant
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