Key Takeaways:
– Daniela Melchior reveals her experience working with Conor McGregor on the movie Road House.
– According to Melchior, McGregor was extremely enthusiastic and eager to learn on the set.
– Conor McGregor, despite being a UFC Champion, thoroughly enjoyed his stint in acting.
– The audience response and early reviews of the movie indicate a promising start to McGregor’s acting career.
Conor McGregor Walks into Hollywood with a Bang, Recalls Daniela Melchior
Portuguese actress Daniela Melchior, who gained fame from her role in “The Suicide Squad”, recently shared her experiences alongside Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal in Doug Liman’s remake of “Road House”. Notably, the 1989 classic witnessed Conor McGregor, a UFC Champion, venturing into acting for the first time and Melchior was extremely curious to observe his behavior on set.
Peeking into McGregor’s Enthusiasm
Despite having no prior acting experience, McGregor seemed eager and enthusiastic, reflecting a child in a candy store, as described by Daniela. “He was super excited to do everything, and try everything,” Melchior recollected.
Revealing her curiosity, she added, “I was very curious to see how Conor would behave on set because he was doing this for the first time.” The Suicide Squad star was equally enthralled to work with Jake Gyllenhaal, expressing interest to learn from one of the most talented actors in Hollywood.
McGregor’s Debut: Actor or Fighter?
Contrary to Melchior’s curiosity, McGregor, a renowned fighter, was unsure at the start if acting was his cup of tea. However, as the shooting ended, he was captivated by the entire process. Turning down numerous prior movie roles in his time, Conor declared that he enjoyed every moment working in the film.
Admitting his unanticipated love for acting, he confessed, “I didn’t know how I was going to take to it. I didn’t know whether I was going to like it, to be honest.” Interestingly, despite his new-found interest in the show business, the UFC Champion commented that fighting remains his bread and butter.
A Fiery Start to McGregor’s Acting Career
Adding to the intrigue is the early response to the movie. Initial reviews hint at a promising start to McGregor’s acting career with indications of the film being loads of fun. Despite the hardcore fighter’s unconventional entry into Hollywood, it appears that his acting debut might hit the right chords with the audience.
“Road House” is currently streaming on Amazon Prime and fans can watch Conor McGregor’s transition from the ring to the silver screen. As Melchior aptly summarized, observing McGregor’s evolution on the set was both “nice and special” — an experience demonstrating that it’s never too late to venture into new territories.
In conclusion, with the ICE squad now diverging to various fields, the world eagerly waits to see what new characters Daniela Melchior, Conor McGregor, and their peers will astound us with next in the world of show business. As they continue to traverse their respective paths of stardom, we can only look forward to more revelations, collaborations, and masterpieces from these shining stars.
