Jason Statham’s ‘The Beekeeper’ Sequel Simply Obtained a Buzzy Replace

After months of hypothesis, The Beekeeper fans lastly have affirmation because it seems a sequel to Jason Statham’s 2023 action thriller appears to be formally within the works. The Cinemaholic is reporting that The Beekeeper 2 is about to kick off principal pictures in Los Angeles in January 2025, with MGM and Miramax backing the manufacturing. Statham will reprise his role as Adam Clay, and David Ayer returns as director, and the hive is buzzing in anticipation. The unique movie was shot in the UK, so the change to LA may additionally signify adjustments to the motion, with the city sprawl and neon lights of the Metropolis of Angels proving cinematic for generations.

Within the unique movie, Statham’s Clay — a retired intelligence operative — stirs up a hornet’s nest when he takes down a world phishing ring related to highly effective figures, even swarming as excessive because the U.S. presidency. The film ends with Clay escaping in a bee-line from a whirlwind of corruption and conspiracy, leaving audiences abuzz with unanswered questions. One of many largest mysteries? The Beekeepers themselves—a hive-like group devoted to wiping out corruption from the shadows.

Statham’s not the only one having a great time here, with Josh Hutcherson additionally irritating viewers like a wasp at lunchtime, whereas additionally bringing his personal notable fanbase from The Starvation Video games and the profitable 5 Nights at Freddy’s (2023). Iconic English thespian Jeremy Irons, recognized for his roles in Watchmen, Justice League, and The Lion King, elevating materials that does not want elevated as a result of it is already so chaotically enjoyable. The forged is rounded out by Bobby Naderi, Minnie Driver, David Witts, Michael Epp, and Taylor James.

In his positive review, Collider’s Nate Richard wrote, “Jason Statham and David Ayer greater than ship on this motion premise, making for one of the vital wild mainstream motion motion pictures to hit the large display screen shortly.”

What’s Jason Statham Doing Subsequent?

Alongside going again for an additional sprint of honey with Ayer in The Beekeeper 2, the actor and director are additionally reuniting for the 2025 action-thriller Levon’s Commerce, the place he’ll reunite along with his Expendables co-star, Sylvester Stallone. Stallone has additionally penned the screenplay for the image, which can star Statham as a former Black Ops agent who’s compelled out of retirement when an in depth pal goes lacking out of the blue.

The Beekeeper is streaming now on Prime Video. Keep tuned to Collider for extra updates on the progress of The Beekeeper 2.

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