Hobbs and Shaw star Jason Statham is set to star in a new film titled The Beekeeper, which has also found its director in Suicide Squad's David Ayer. The two will work together on the new film, which will no doubt add to both talents' legacy.
Written by Kurt Wimmer (Salt, Law Abiding Citizen), The Beekeeper will explore the mythology of beekeeping and follow the lead actor Statham on a journey of action, suspense, and vengeance. Details are scarce, but for now, all fans need to know is that the film will have enough action for fans of the longtime actor, whose recent big outing was the popular Hobbs and Shaw film.
Deadline broke the news about Ayer signing on to direct The Beekeeper, nothing that Miramax will shop the project at the upcoming Cannes market. The hope is that The Beekeeper will launch a franchise for the studio. The film's basic premise sounds slightly in the realm of being a lighthearted film. Think of how Hobbs and Shaw had moments of humor despite primarily being an action-adventure film. The upcoming film will also no doubt have other notable or high-profile names to join Statham and Ayer. Maybe it'll also be a chance to get some new talent in the door for Statham to pass the torch, so to speak.
Having Ayer and Statham work together is no doubt great for both parties. It helps Statham build his network and it also helps Ayer get some sort of redemption after what happened to him during his time at DC. For those who don't know, Ayer was the director of the highly polarizing Suicide Squad film, which was the victim of interference from the higher-ups, re-shoots, and creative differences.
Many thought it was Ayer's fault, but after Zack Snyder's second chance at DC Comics films, many fans became aware of how studio interference works. This is why many have been calling for Warner Bros. to release the Ayer Cut of Suicide Squad. They want to see the film that the director had intended to make and not the failed film that was actually released in theaters.
The Beekeeper may be a shot at proving what Ayer can do, and if its popularity grows enough, maybe there'll be a shot at the original or true Suicide Squad being released as DC continues to work on its kinks and handle its weaker links. Hopefully, for fans' sake, there's less of this drama moving forward.
The Beekeeper is currently in development
Source: Deadline