The Beekeeper trailer, featuring Jason Statham

The trailer of action thriller The Beekeeper is out. The film, starring Jason Statham, is directed by David Ayer. As a former member of a powerful organisation called The Beekeeper, Statham’s character is seen seeking revenge against the company behind a phishing scam

No mission he conducts is without national stakes. The trailer reveals that the corruption goes all the way to the government, with plenty of intense shootouts, thrilling scenes and close-quarters combat. The film also stars Jeremy Irons and Emmy Raver-Lampman.

Director Ayer has collaborated with Kurt Wimmer, who has written the screenplay. The film hits screens on January 12.