Conor McGregor is not only one of the major influencers in boxing but could soon become the highest-paid actor in the industry… Yes, the salary he would receive for Road House would surpass all expectations and the earnings of the lead actor.
The Prime Video remake, led by Jake Gyllenhaal (Donnie Darko, The Guilty and Brokeback Mountain), already has a release date scheduled for March 21 of this year. So, it’s only a few months away from seeing the boxer make his big cinematic debut.
Director Doug Liman‘s film is a reinvented version of the 1989 classic starring Patrick Swayze (Ghost and Dirty Dancing). This time, the story has stirred more excitement, especially among UFC fans, as it features one of the most popular ring stars of all time.
What is Conor McGregor’s salary at Road House?
Before the filming of “Road House” began in the Dominican Republic, there were rumors that the remake would grant Conor McGregor the title of the highest-paid debutant of all time. After some time, he confirmed this to be true, self-proclaiming it in an interview with The Sun.
Conor McGregor in Road House. (Source: IMDb)
Furthermore, the fighter decided to share it with the world again by posting on his X account, “I’m the highest-paid first-time actor of all time. Add that to the rest of my accolades”, although it was quickly deleted. It is estimated that the now actor would have taken home a multimillion-dollar sum, exceeding 5 million.
The title of the highest-paid debutant actor had previously been held by Neil Diamond, who made history playing Jess Robin in the 1980 version of “The Jazz Singer”. He earned around $3.5 million for bringing the main character to life. However, now it seems that the Irish fighter has taken over this honor, according to Far Out.
What is Conor McGregor’s net worth?
Conor McGregor has a fortune of $200 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His earnings have made him one of the richest figures in sports of all time, being the highest-paid UFC fighter.
According to Esquire, The Notorious has successfully headlined the top five highest-grossing UFC pay-per-view events, making him the biggest draw in the history of mixed martial arts.
His income doesn’t solely come from his fights and in-ring events but also from various business ventures and sponsorships with different luxury brands. Forbes estimated his earnings to be around $180 million.
