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Jon Jones is the latest UFC star to make his film debut as he will play a U.S. Navy Seal in the upcoming filmEdo’s Crossing. He joins a long list of other UFC stars including Georges St-Pierre and Conor McGregor who have tried their luck in films. However, McGregor’s debut is almost unbeatable as it came with a huge paycheck, making him the highest-paid debut actor.
McGregor’s performance as the villain inRoad Housealso received critical acclaim, making him a favorite to return to more Hollywood roles. However, the actor shared that he emphasizes his career as a fighter first. Moreover, the recent case against the actor might’ve tainted the chances of him returning to Hollywood.
Conor McGregor’s Hollywood debut still beats Jon Jones and GSP’s film debuts
Jon Jones, the current UFC Heavyweight Champion, is all set to make his film debut inEdo’s Crossing. The actor shared the news on hisInstagram, sharing that playing a Navy Seal in the film was a“humbling experience.”He is the latest UFC star to make an appearance in films.
Every Conor McGregor Lawsuit from the Last Decade: History of McGregor’s Sexual Assault Allegations
Hollywood appears to be a welcoming industry for UFC fighters.Conor McGregormade his high-profile debut inJake Gyllenhaal‘sRoad Houseearlier this year. We saw Francis Ngannou inF9: The Fast Saga, Kamaru Usman inBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, Tyron Woodley inCobra Kai, and Georges St-Pierre inCaptain America: The Winter Soldier.
Ronda Rousey and Valentina Shevchenko are two women in UFC who appeared in movies. However, among all the UFC greats, McGregor’s debut stands out as unbeatable. He was the highest-paid first-time actor when he secured a $5.5 million paycheck forRoad House(via Good Morning Britain).
In the reboot of the 1989 Patrick Swayze film, Gyllenhaal and McGregor went at each other in thrilling action sequences that outdid the original. McGregor claimedhe surpassed Dwayne Johnson’s recordto become the highest-paid debut actor. However,Celebrity Net Worthnoted that Johnson was also paid $5.5 million for his debut inThe Mummy Returnsand its spinoffThe Scorpion King.
In a deleted tweet, McGregor also claimed that he did most of the stunts in the film himself. He recalled one of the crazy stunts in the film where he was thrown off a boat into the middle of the Atlantic Ocean (via IndieWire). He revealed that he was dragged through the seawater while holding onto an anchor.
Conor McGregor’s Hollywood career might be in jeopardy
On November 22, a jury at the Dublin High Court found Conor McGregor had assaulted Nikita Hand in December 2018. The verdict came for Hand’s civil lawsuit which accused McGregor of assault and r*pe. The alleged crime happened when Hand attended a party with McGregor at the penthouse suite of the Beacon Hotel.
Conor McGregor’s Case Has Opened Up Another Disturbing Rumor About Road House Star’s Relationship With Dee Devlin
The court ordered McGregor to pay Hand €250,000 ($262,000) in damages. Following the verdict, McGregor released a statement, denying the claims. Inhis response on X(now deleted), he shared that he would appeal the decision of the Dublin High Court. He expressed regret over the mistakes he made in the past. He even apologized to his wife Dee Devlin for“stepping out”of his marriage.
It will be hard for him to find a gig in Hollywood after the conviction. While his UFC peers continue to enter Hollywood, the doors may have closed for McGregor after the allegations.
Road Houseis now available for streaming on Prime Video.
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
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