Jason Statham is starring in another action thriller, and one of his co-stars is already building anticipation for it. Statham has built a reputation as one of the most reliable action stars in Hollywood. He started his career in two Guy Ritchie films but grew his career as a bonafide star with films like The Beekeeper and the Fast & Furious franchise. The star currently has two upcoming films in his filmography, including Mutiny, directed by Jean-François Richet. The second movie is an unтιтled project directed by Ric Roman Waugh. The film will star Statham, alongside Naomi Ackie, Bill Nighy, Daniel Mays, and Bodhi Rae Breathnach.

Speaking with MovieWeb, his co-star Ackie hyped their upcoming actioner, describing the film as a “classic” and praised Statham’s action prowess. Read her full comment below:

“Oh, it was so much fun. I don’t know if I can give anything away. You know, it’s, it’s such a different, a different world, but it’s so much fun. It’s a classic that I think the only way I can describe it is, it’s like, you know, Jason Statham is so good at making exciting action films that feel extremely watchable and so it’s actually so much fun being a part of that world… I had a ball. I was there for like, a few, a few days. I was there for like, maybe a week, and, yeah, so much fun.”

What Ackie’s Quote Means For Statham’s Upcoming Action Thriller

Statham Will Reportedly Portray A Person With A Mysterious Past

Very few details are known about this movie, including the тιтle and its release date. However, it sounds like another action spectacle that’s perfect for Statham. He’ll reportedly play a person with a mysterious past who is forced to emerge out of isolation to enact justice. It sounds similar to The Beekeeper and A Working Man, but with a unique spin regarding his past and who he’ll hunt down. Here’s the reported synopsis:

“A recluse on a remote Scottish island rescues a girl from the sea, unleashing a perilous sequence of events that culminate in an attack on his home, compelling him to face his turbulent history.”

Based on Ackie’s quote and the synopsis, it will likely deliver on what audiences expect when they see a new movie starring the action veteran. The film is also the first team-up between Statham and Waugh, a director known for eccentric action movies. He directed The Rock in Snitch, and has worked with Gerard Butler multiple times, including Angel Has Fallen and Greenland. He’s proven he can combine intense action with dramatic heft, and Statham fits well within those environments.

Our Take On Ackie’s Quote About Statham’s Film

Ackie is a budding star in Hollywood with recent appearances in films like Mickey 17 and Blink Twice, but it’s nice to see that she’s still excited to star alongside Statham in a lower-profile action film. Though some of his films are on a smaller scale, Statham still works with notable cast members, including David Harbour, Michael Peña, and Aubrey Plaza. His upcoming project with Waugh is no different, as Ackie and Nighy will certainly boost the film’s screenplay.

His last two films weren’t critical darlings, but Statham is always captivating to watch, and he knows how to coordinate within an action sequence. Even if his project with Waugh is over-the-top, many of his most ludicrous roles are his most memorable. Even if it’s not a “classic” on the same scale as Mad Max: Fury Road or John Wick, it could be another film that reminds audiences why Statham is one of the best in the business.

Source: MovieWeb