Conor McGregor Reveals Why He Opted Out of Using a Stunt Double in His New Movie's Action Scenes

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Conor McGregor, the former UFC champion and current coach on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), will make his acting debut in the upcoming remake of 'Road House'.

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McGregor will star alongside Golden Globe winner Jake Gyllenhaal in the film, which is expected to be released in 2023.

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McGregor recently revealed in an interview that he chose not to use a stunt double for the action scenes in the movie.

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He explained that he thought the stunt double did not look enough like him and felt like a "vain motherf***er" for wanting to do his own stunts.

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McGregor performed all his own stunts in the movie, which required extensive training and preparation.

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The film features scenes filmed at the ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC 285, with UFC employees and fans also participating in the shoot.

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McGregor has previously expressed his interest in pursuing an acting career alongside his fighting career.

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McGregor is currently preparing for his comeback fight against Michael Chandler, which is expected to take place in 2023.

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McGregor's return to the octagon and his debut as an actor in 'Road House' are highly anticipated by fans and critics alike.

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