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Guy Ritchie Exits 'Road House 2'; Amazon Seeks New Director

7/11/2025

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Guy Ritchie has exited as director of "Road House 2," the highly anticipated sequel to the hit 2024 film starring Jake Gyllenhaal, which captivated over 80 million viewers. Despite this change, Amazon remains committed to the project, aiming to begin filming this fall while actively seeking a new director to take the helm.

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Story summary

Guy Ritchie has exited as director of "Road House 2," the highly anticipated sequel to the hit 2024 film starring Jake Gyllenhaal, which captivated over 80 million viewers. Despite this change, Amazon remains committed to the project, aiming to begin filming this fall while actively seeking a new director to take the helm.