In a sudden development, Amazon MGM’s highly anticipated sequel Road House 2 has lost director Guy Ritchie, just months before production was set to begin. Jake Gyllenhaal is still on board to reprise his role as Elwood “Dalton” and is expected to begin filming this fall—though the film now urgently needs a new director.
What We Know So Far
- Ritchie Exits: The British filmmaker officially bowed out in July 2025, with no public reason given. That leaves Amazon MGM scrambling to find a replacement ahead of an autumn shoot.
- Script in Place: The screenplay, written by Will Beall (Bad Boys: Ride or Die), remains intact and ready for production once a new director is attached.
Who’s Still In—and What’s Next?
- Gyllenhaal Returns: Jake Gyllenhaal remains committed to the project, reprising his role as Dalton and serving as a producer via his Nine Stories banner.
- Bautista in Talks: Dave Bautista, fresh off his Dune comeback, is reported to be in negotiations for a major role—possibly filling the space left by the original’s Sam Elliott character.
- Targeting a Fall Shoot: Despite losing Ritchie, Amazon MGM considers Road House 2 a priority and plans to begin filming in September as scheduled.
Final Take from ScoopCast
The sudden departure of Guy Ritchie injects uncertainty into Road House 2’s timeline. Yet with Jake Gyllenhaal still attached and a completed script from Beall, Amazon MGM is clearly eager to keep the project on track. As casting speculation continues—and searchlights turn toward potential replacement directors—the franchise’s fate now hinges on how quickly the studio can regroup and reboot its vision.
