In the world of action movies, Jason Statham is a big name, and it turns out he was the first and only choice for the lead role in the upcoming film ‘The Beekeeper,’ according to director David Ayer. When Ayer got the script by Kurt Wimmer, he found out that Statham was already set to star in the film, which Ayer believes is a crucial moment in the movie’s development.
Ayer, known for his work on films like ‘End of Watch’ and ‘Suicide Squad,’ thinks Statham’s involvement makes ‘The Beekeeper’ special and more interesting for viewers. Both Ayer and the film’s lead actor, Josh Hutcherson, firmly believe that a Jason Statham movie is a genre in itself. According to Hutcherson, when you watch a Jason Statham movie, you expect to see things that no one else could pull off
In ‘The Beekeeper,’ Statham plays the character Adam Clay, a retired elite operative who is pulled back into action to uncover a vast criminal conspiracy after a tragic incident. The story takes a twist when his neighbor and friend Eloise, played by Phylicia Rashad, dies by suicide following a brutal hacking of her finances. The film promises a mix of Statham’s signature action sequences, compelling storytelling, and a character-driven plot.
