Russian Director Ilya Naishuller in Talks to Helm Road House 2

Russian filmmaker Ilya Naishuller is reportedly in negotiations with Amazon MGM Studios to take over directing duties for Road House 2, the sequel to the successful reboot of the classic 1980s action film. According to a report by Deadline, Naishuller is being considered as a replacement for Guy Ritchie, who unexpectedly exited the project. This would mark another high-profile collaboration between Naishuller and Amazon, following the July 2 premiere of his action-comedy Heads of State on Prime Video, starring Idris Elba and John Cena. That release reportedly bolstered confidence in his ability to helm major international projects. While plot details for Road House 2 remain under wraps, sources confirm that filming is expected to begin in the fall of 2025. Jake Gyllenhaal is set to reprise his role as a former UFC fighter turned bouncer—a character that helped propel the original reboot to strong streaming numbers, with over 80 million viewers in its first eight weeks.