Jason Statham’s big-screen characters have performed every little thing from teaming up with different motion icons to taking over a Megalodon shark. However Statham’s subsequent character is about to enter the unexpectedly harmful world of beekeepers. And now, the undertaking has a director. Through Deadline, Suicide Squad helmer David Ayer has signed on to direct The Beekeeper.
In accordance with the report, Miramax is hoping that The Beekeeper can develop into an motion franchise. Deadline calls it a “fast-paced action-thriller, which is steeped within the mythology of beekeeping.” Statham’s character is a person on the trail of vengeance with “nationwide stakes.” He’s additionally a former operative of the key group who name themselves the Beekeepers. Salt screenwriter Kurt Wimmer wrote The Beekeeper on spec and efficiently bought it to Miramax final fall.
Previous to changing into a director, Ayer wrote the screenplays for Coaching Day, S.W.A.T., and The Quick and the Livid. His directorial credit embrace Harsh Occasions, Avenue Kings, Finish of Watch, Sabotage, Fury, and Vibrant. Ayer’s most up-to-date movie was the crime thriller, The Tax Collector.
As famous by Deadline, each Ayer and Statham have a historical past at Miramax. Statham starred in Man Ritchie’s Wrath of Man and Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre, each of which have been produced by Miramax. The studio was additionally behind Ayer’s Fury.
Miramax’s Invoice Block will produce the movie. He additionally shared a press release to substantiate the information:
“Having collaborated with Jason on Wrath Of Man and Operation Fortune, and with David on Fury, we’re lucky to companion with these masters of the brand new motion style to carry Kurt’s sensible script to the primary installment of this franchise.”
There isn’t at the moment a begin date for The Beekeeper. Miramax is reportedly going to buy the movie round “on the upcoming Cannes market.” However it might take a couple of years earlier than the undertaking hits theaters.
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