Jason Statham Returning for ‘The Beekeeper 2’

The buzz continues for the beekeeper — with Jason Statham returning to star in “The Beekeeper 2.”

via: THR

The project is the follow-up to the 2024 film about a retired intelligence operative who worked for an organization known as the Beekeepers. After the death of his beloved landlady due to a phishing scam, he begins a tour of vengeance.

Miramax will produce and finance the film, with production set to begin in the fall. Timo Tjahjanto, who is behind upcoming action movie Nobody 2, is taking over directing duties from David Ayer. Screenwriter Kurt Wimmer is back for the follow-up.

Statham will produce through his Punch Palace Productions shingle, along with Chris Long via his Long Shot Productions.

The Beekeeper grossed an impressive $153 million at the global box office and received generally positive reviews. Emmy Raver-Lampman, Minnie Driver, Josh Hutcherson and Jeremy Irons also starred in the film.

The Hollywood Reporter review of the film reads: “Watching the bullet-headed action star take down squads of government agents and thuggish mercenaries alike, mostly while unarmed, is fun enough. Probably even more so in IMAX.”

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I loved The Beekeeper. I'm also a huge fan of Timo's films. So if you loved the original film, with Timo coming on board you know he's going to bring the brutal action and fight choreography.

If you're looking to subvert yourself into some good action directed by Timo, I recommend The Night Comes For Us, Headshot and The Shadow Strays, the latter that I'm hoping gets a sequel.