'Road House' Remake Embroiled in Legal, Creative Controversies

The remake faces a lawsuit over copyright infringement and AI use allegations, while director Doug Liman boycotts its streaming-only premiere.

The 'Road House' remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal faces a lawsuit from original screenwriter R. Lance Hill, alleging copyright infringement and unauthorized AI use.
Director Doug Liman is boycotting the film's SXSW premiere over its streaming-only release, despite the film being touted as potentially his best work.
Amazon denies using AI for voice replication in the remake, amidst accusations of rushing production to meet a deadline before Hill's copyright reversion.
Legal experts suggest the use of AI, whether true or not, may not significantly impact the lawsuit's outcome focused on copyright issues.
The 'Road House' remake is set to premiere at SXSW and release on Prime Video, despite the ongoing legal and creative disputes.