Stepping into the shoes of the late Patrick Swayze is no easy feat – but that's the task that awaits Jake Gyllenhaal in Prime Video's new reimagining of 1989 cult classic Road House.

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According to RadioTimes.com, the star is certainly up to the task, with our review calling his performance in the action movie a "class act".

Gyllenhaal is also joined in the cast by a rather unlikely co-star: Conor McGregor. Of course, the Irishman is already a huge name thanks to his UFC and boxing career and makes his memorable debut film appearance as villain Knox in the new movie.

He's one of many faces you might recognise in the 2024 film Road House – read on for a full cast list including some extra details about who they're playing and where you might have seen them before.

Road House cast: All the stars in the 2024 remake for Amazon Prime Video

The full cast of the 2024 film Road House is available below.

  • Jake Gyllenhaal as Dalton
  • Daniela Melchior as Ellie
  • Conor McGregor as Knox
  • Billy Magnussen as Ben Brandt
  • Jessica Williams as Frankie
  • B.K. Cannon as Laura
  • Joaquim de Almeida as Sheriff 'Big Dick'
  • Austin Post as Carter
  • Lukas Gage as Billy
  • Dominique Columbus as Reef
  • Arturo Castro as Moe
  • JD Pardo as Dell
  • Beau Knapp as Vince
  • Hannah Lanier as Charlie
  • Kevin Carroll as Stephen
  • Robert Menery as Jack
  • Darren Barnet as Sam
  • Travis Van Winkle as Dex
  • Jay Hieron as Jax "Jetway" Harris

Here are further details on the cast of the film...

Jake Gyllenhaal plays Dalton

Jake Gyllenhaal poses sat down with his shirt unbuttoned and his torso on show as Dalton for Road House.
Jake Gyllenhaal as Dalton for Road House. Amazon MGM Studios

Who is Dalton? An ex-UFC fighter trying to escape his dark past is hired as a bouncer at a Road House in the Florida Keys in the hopes of stopping a violent gang.

What else has Jake Gyllenhaal been in? Former teen star Gyllenhaal broke out in movies like City Slickers, October Sky and Donnie Darko, and later moved into blockbusters like The Day After Tomorrow and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and critical darlings like Nightcrawler, Brokeback Mountain, Nocturnal Animals and Source Code.

More recent credits include playing Mysterio in Spider-Man: Far From Home and roles in Ambulance, Strange World and Guy Ritchie's The Covenant.

Billy Magnussen plays Ben Brandt

Billy Magnussen poses in a pink suit as Ben Brandt for Road House.
Billy Magnussen as Ben Brandt for Road House. Amazon MGM Studios

Who is Ben Brandt? The crime boss who is behind the violent attacks on the Road House.

What else has Billy Magnussen been in? Magnussen has been seen in a number of major films such as Into the Woods, Bridge of Spies, Game Night, Aladdin, The Many Saints of Newark and No Time to Die and has had roles in TV shows such as Get Shorty, Maniac and Made for Love. He will have a starring role in Armando Iannucci's upcoming comedy series The Franchise.

Conor McGregor plays Knox

Conor McGregor poses topless with his hands on his sunglasses as Knox for Road House.
Conor McGregor as Knox for Road House. Amazon MGM Studios

Who is Knox? An unhinged and ruthless gun-for-hire who is brought in to do as much damage to the Road House – and Dalton – as possible.

What else has Conor McGregor been in? This is McGregor's first acting role but his career as a Mixed Martial Artist and professional boxer have made him a household name around the world. He is particularly known for his work in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) – at one point ranking as the world's highest-paid athlete and becoming the first fighter to hold UFC championships in two weight classes simultaneously.

Daniela Melchior plays Ellie

Daniela Menchor poses in a crop-top with her hands on her waist as Ellie for Road House.
Daniela Menchor as Ellie for Road House. Amazon MGM Studios

Who is Ellie? A local doctor who has an immediate connection with Dalton and whose father is the Sheriff in town.

What else has Daniela Melchior been in? Melchior is best known for her roles in The Suicide Squad and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, while she also did the Portuguese dub for Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Last year, she played the role of Isabel in Fast X.

Jessica Williams plays Frankie

Jessica Williams poses with her hands on her hips and smiling in a dress and smiling as Frankie for Road House.
Jessica Williams as Frankie for Road House. Amazon MGM Studios

Who is Frankie? The owner of the Road House who hires Dalton in a desperate bid to save the establishment from the attacks of violent criminals intent on removing her.

What else has Jessica Williams been in? Williams began her career in comedy and journalism – including serving as a senior correspondent on The Daily Show from 2012 to 2016 and a co-host of the podcast 2 Dope Queens. Other film credits have included The Incredible Jessica James, Booksmart and the Fantastic Beasts films while on the small screen, she had a main role in the second season of the romantic comedy series Love Life and plays Gaby in the Apple TV+ comedy drama Shrinking.

Lukas Gage plays Billy

Lukas Gage in a short-sleeved shirt poses as Billy for a Road House poster.
Lukas Gage as Billy in Road House. Amazon MGM Studios

Who is Billy? A bartender and bouncer at the Road House who is a fan of Dalton from his UFC days.

What else has Lukas Gage been in? Gage has starred in a variety of high-profile TV shows including Euphoria, The White Lotus, Love, Victor, You and Fargo. Meanwhile film credits include Assassination Nation, How to Blow Up a Pipeline and Down Low.

Austin Post plays Carter

Austin Post as Carter beckoning someone to come closer in a poster for Road House.
Austin Post as Carter for Road House. Amazon MGM Studios

Who is Carter? A fighter who excels in the ring until faced with the infamous Dalton.

What else has Austin Post been in? Post is best known as a musician and by his stage name Post Malone. Post also contributed to the soundtrack of the film. He has had voice cameos in the Spider-Verse films and also starred as Leo in the romantic musical drama This Is Me... Now: A Love Story by Jennifer Lopez.

Darren Barnet plays Sam

Darren Barnet poses as Sam in a vest with his hands on his waist for Road House.
Darren Barnet as Sam for Road House. Amazon MGM Studios

Who is Sam? A criminal associate of Ben Brandt's who proves another adversary for Dalton.

What else has Darren Barnet been in? American actor Barnet is best known for his role as Paxton Hall-Yoshida in Netflix teen drama Never Have I Ever, along with roles in Skull Island and Blue Eye Samurai. Barnet has also had film roles, including in Love Hard, Gran Turismo, and Anyone But You.

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Patrick CremonaSenior Film Writer

Patrick Cremona is the Senior Film Writer at Radio Times, and looks after all the latest film releases both in cinemas and on streaming. He has been with the website since October 2019, and in that time has interviewed a host of big name stars and reviewed a diverse range of movies.

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