Jason Statham Returns for ‘The Beekeeper 2’ This Fall!

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Watching an action star excel in movies is much like snuggling up with a beloved comfort blanket and savoring a familiar favorite dish. You know precisely what to expect, which is why you eagerly settle in for an enjoyable experience. The dependable action hero seldom lets you down, and he certainly didn’t in the 2024 film “The Beekeeper,” a surprise hit that was released in January. If you’re a fan of Statham’s character, Adam Clay human intelligence operative, the upcoming news should excite you!

By the given deadline, Statham is confirmed for “The Beekeeper 2“, with filming scheduled to start this fall. However, there will be some changes behind the scenes. While David Ayer directed the first movie, the director’s chair for this sequel will be occupied by the director of “Nobody 2”. Ayer won’t be directing due to his current involvement in the Paramount film “The Heart of Beast”, which stars Brad Pitt. Miramax, the studio responsible for both “The Beekeeper” and its follow-up, plans to bring Ayer on board as a producer for the project instead.

It seems that the production of “The Beekeeper 2” is progressing rapidly, with Amazon MGM Studios intending to manage the film domestically similarly to their approach for the initial movie. Despite being relatively slow at the domestic box office, particularly considering it was a January release, the original film became a worldwide sensation. On a production budget of $40 million, it earned $66.2 million domestically and an impressive $152.7 million globally. The success of this project underscored just how significant a global force Jason Statham is at the box office.

As a movie enthusiast, let me share my thoughts on “The Beekeeper.” Despite not always resonating with critics when it comes to Jason Statham’s films, this one managed to win them over. It boasts an impressive 71% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus being that “The Beekeeper” is a delightfully uncomplicated and nostalgic action-thriller that demonstrates Jason Statham’s continued prowess in serving up justice on the big screen.

Timo Tjahjanto Is the Perfect Director To Take Over ‘The Beekeeper’ Franchise

Timo Tjahjanto, who is yet to be widely recognized by American viewers, has already made a name for himself as a director specializing in horror-action genres within Indonesia. His works like “The Shadow Strays“, “The Night Comes for Us“, and “The Big Four” are well-known there. He is set to make his debut with mainstream American cinema through the sequel of the successful action film “Nobody“, starring Bob Odenkirk, which grossed $57 million on a budget of only $16 million. The release date for “Nobody 2” is scheduled for August 15.

As a cinephile, I found myself immersed in “The Beekeeper,” directed by Ayer from the screenplay of Kurt Wimmer. In this gripping tale, I step into the shoes of Adam Clay, a former covert human intelligence operative who’s now retired. Tragically, my landlady, an innocent woman with a charitable heart, falls prey to a malicious phishing scam that drains her organization of millions. Fueled by anger and determination, I embark on a relentless quest for revenge. The film boasts an impressive cast including Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Huthcerson, Bobby Naderi, Phylicia Rashad, Jemma Redgrave, and Jeremy Irons.

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2025-02-27 20:01