Jake Gyllenhaal paid tribute to Patrick Swayze in the 'Road House' remake by getting tattoos.

Jake Gyllenhaal understands the pressure of living up to the legacy of the original "Road House" film with his role in the remake.

The actor, who portrays an ex-UFC fighter named Dalton in a bouncer role, disclosed to Planet Chronicle Digital the unique way the movie pays tribute to the deceased icon.

Gyllenhaal stated, "I did my best, but I couldn't replicate the incredible feats of the original movie's character. However, I tried to emulate him as much as possible." He added, "My character in the film has a diverse collection of tattoos. I wore several tattoos as a tribute to the original character, serving as a daily reminder of my goal to emulate him."

The tattoos we put on every day are not real, but they remind me of him and his kindness.

"The first performance was special, so they served as a reminder to bring that energy into the current one."

Despite initial backlash from fans, Gyllenhaal remained unconcerned about the "Road House" remake.

"The original movie will always be there, and we're bringing more attention to it, even though it didn't get any attention during its original release. It didn't do well, but it found an audience over time. To me, the original is unbeatable. There's no competition, you understand?"

Daniela Melchior, his co-star, concurred, stating, "There are numerous interpretations of Shakespeare. So why can't we create our own?"

We ensured that the film's significance to many people was considered while creating it, as Gyllenhaal stated, "Although it may not be Shakespeare, it holds great meaning for many."

"Although we've done something unique, it's all thanks to director Doug Liman, who added his own touch to the film."

Jake Gyllenhaal paid tribute to Patrick Swayze by getting tattoos in the 'Road House' remake.

To ensure both safety and appearance for his action-packed role, Gyllenhaal dedicated significant effort to his gym routine.

Gyllenhaal credited the stunt team and his trainer, Jason Walsh.

While the aesthetic of the character is crucial in filmmaking, it is equally important to prioritize safety, functionality, and flexibility when performing stunts to avoid injuries and maintain health throughout the entire production process.

My main goal was to perform many stunts. To achieve this, we focused on cardio exercises to sustain our endurance throughout the entire day of stunt training.

"To ensure that we were not only physically strong but also had a strong backside, we focused on strength training. We also emphasized the importance of balance and stability, which is crucial when falling or maintaining our posture. To achieve this, we practiced grappling and isometric work, which helped us build the necessary energy and endurance for fighting. We worked diligently to improve our grappling skills and train like a fighter."

Jake Gyllenhaal discusses the impact of age on training for the role in "Road House."

He confessed that his age influenced his training approach.

"I'm 43 now, and I was 41 when we made this movie. A fall from three or four feet is different than ten years ago when I did another fight film called ‘Southpaw.’ Even taking those hits is different. We wanted to be thoughtful, careful, and push our physical limits as much as possible. It took two months of hard preparation before we started, and then it was a long journey of staying in it while we made it."

Despite prioritizing safety, Gyllenhaal sustained an injury during a scene with McGregor, who is a professional mixed martial artist and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion.

In a recent episode of Dax Shepard's "Armchair Expert" podcast, Gyllenhaal and McGregor discussed how Gyllenhaal sustained a cut on his hand while filming a scene where his character leaps over a bar as a truck smashes through a window.

"We're fighting on the floor, fighting around tables, we're fighting around glass, even if it's breakaway glass," but there was an unfortunate accident, Gyllenhaal said. "I get up, I'm supposed to have been a little bit out of it. I put my hand on the bar, f---ing straight glass," he said.

""But the take I knew was good," he said, "I didn't mention my injured hand right away to continue filming the scene." Gyllenhaal remembered feeling the glass going in his hand and finishing the take. "My whole arm swelled up," he said. "It ended up being staph." The "Jarhead" star said that things like that happened all the time, but he was grateful for the team he was working with and didn't sustain any major injuries."

"Road House" will be available on Prime Video March 21.