was honored at the New York City premiere of ‘s remake on Tuesday, March 19. Before the movie started, a photo of the late actor was shown on the big screen with a tribute reading: “In memory of Patrick Swayze whose legacy of strength and greatness reminds us all to BE NICE.” The title card is not expected to be on the streaming version, which hits Prime Video on Thursday, March 21.
Swayze, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2009 at 57, starred in 1989’s as a bouncer at a particularly rambunctious bar in the Midwest. Gyllenhaal, 43, plays the role in the sequel. They previously worked together on the 2001 drama .
“I mean, from the jump, from the moment I met Patrick — we worked on the movie — and from all the scenes we filmed and throughout the years, him and his wife, [ ] — and even Lisa to this day — have been just loving and supportive,” Gyllenhaal told at the premiere. “I mean, they were just such a beautiful couple. I think he was raised in that sort of theatrical dancing ensemble idea, and he always brought that to the groups that he worked with and brought that to me.
He would just, I mean, so many different times just … they’re kind, giving. That was his spirit.” Earlier this month, the actor took to to reflect on Swayze’s generosity while sharing a throwback photo of the pair.
“I’ve been thinking back about my time working with Patrick on , and rewatching this great man in the original Road House plus so many other films. I’ve never .
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