The Buzz Behind the Film
Jason Statham, the action star who’s been a staple in adrenaline-pumping movies, is back in a new avatar. This time, he’s not just fighting bad guys; he’s fighting for justice and, believe it or not, bees. MGM has just dropped the trailer for ‘The Beekeeper,’ a David Ayer-directed action thriller that promises to be as intense as it is intriguing.
“As a former member of the powerful and clandestine organization known as The Beekeepers, no mission he conducts will be without national stakes.”
The trailer reveals Statham’s character as a man on a mission, a mission that involves avenging a phishing scam that led to a tragedy. But this is no ordinary revenge saga. The stakes are high, the enemies are powerful, and the hero is, well, a beekeeper.
From Beekeeper to Vigilante: Statham’s Transformation
Before diving into the world of espionage and high-stakes action, Statham’s character was a simple man with a love for bees. He helped an older woman tend to her hives and rejuvenate the land around her home. But when she becomes the victim of a phishing scam and takes her own life, Statham’s character is propelled into action.
“A grief-stricken Statham responds by burning down one of the company’s headquarters in the name of the woman he saw as family.”
This isn’t just a story of revenge; it’s a story of a man who saw the corruption seeping into the very fabric of the nation and decided to do something about it.
The Action-Packed Antics Await
If you thought Jason Statham’s previous films like ‘Meg 2: The Trench’ or ‘Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre’ were over-the-top, brace yourself for ‘The Beekeeper.’ The trailer teases some jaw-dropping action sequences, from high-octane shootouts to close-quarters combat.
“That means plenty of high-octane shootouts and close-quarters combat coupled with more ridiculous scenes like tying a bad guy to a car as it careens off of a bridge or using honey to light someone on fire.”
The Star-Studded Team Behind the Scenes
David Ayer, the man behind the first ‘Suicide Squad’ film and ‘Fury,’ is directing this action-packed thriller. He’s joined by screenwriter Kurt Wimmer, known for ‘Street Kings.’
“Working opposite Statham is Oscar winner Jeremy Irons who’s fresh off an appearance in DC’s The Flash as well as The Cello with Tobin Bell.”
The cast also includes Emmy Raver-Lampman from ‘The Umbrella Academy,’ Josh Hutcherson, Bobby Naderi, Minnie Driver, and Phylicia Rashad.
Mark Your Calendars
‘The Beekeeper‘ is set to hit theaters on January 12. With a star-studded cast, a gripping storyline, and action sequences that promise to leave you on the edge of your seat, this is one film you won’t want to miss.
So, are you ready to see Jason Statham swap his guns for honey pots, at least metaphorically? Because this beekeeper is about to show you that the real sting is in taking down corruption, one bad guy at a time.
