Jason Statham’s latest action thriller,Mutiny, is an exciting prospect thanks to the director’s previous actioner and a team-up with a fan-favoritePeaky Blindersactor. As superheroes and other I.P.s are becoming the new movie stars, the traditional movie star is becoming a thing of the past. From Tom Cruise to Leonardo DiCaprio, there are very few actors left whose name alone can draw a big crowd to a movie theater to see their latest starring vehicle. Most modern A-listers rely on the brand name of a franchise to turn their films into blockbuster hits.
ButStatham is a consistent hit-maker. He’s never made a direct-to-video movie or even a streaming exclusive; every single one of his movies has gotten a theatrical release. And even in the fraught post-COVID times, he can turn an original action movie likeThe Beekeeperinto a massive box office success. At a time when a lot of movie stars are retreating to streaming or television, Statham is continuing to develop projects for the big screen. Now,he’s working on a new action thriller calledMutinythat’ll pair him up with an exciting co-star and a promising filmmaker.
What Jason Statham’s New Movie, Mutiny, Is About
Mutiny Will See Statham’s Character Framed For Murder
Mutinywill star Statham as Cole Reed, a man who has to go on the run to clear his namewhen he’s framed for the murder of his billionaire boss. This is a classic setup for an action movie, because it establishes high stakes and a ticking clock, and sets up a cat-and-mouse chase between the hero and villain. This premise can be seen inShooter,Taken 3,The Fugitive,Jack Reacher,North by Northwest– the list goes on.
Statham will next be seen inLevon’s Trade, directed by David Ayer and written by Sylvester Stallone.
It’ll be interesting to see what Statham does with this premise inMutiny. Statham isn’t just starring in the movie; he’s also on board as a producer through his newly founded production company, Punch Palace Productions. Marc Butan is also producing the project through his own production label, MadRiver Pictures.
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The screenplay was penned by J.P. Davis, who previously wrotePlaneandThe Contractor, and Lindsay Michel, who previously wrote the as-yet-unproducedCaravan, which was given a spot on the 2022 Black List.Shooting forMutinyis set to kick off in the UK later this fall, but no release date has been put on the schedule as of yet.
Jason Statham & Annabelle Wallis Is An Exciting Movie Team-Up
Annabelle Wallis Previously Held Her Own Opposite Tommy Shelby
It was recently reported thatAnnabelle Wallis will join Statham in theMutinycast.The details of Wallis’ character have yet to be divulged, but she’ll be the female leadopposite Statham. It’s unclear if she’ll be playing an ally to Statham, who helps him clear his name, or a law enforcement agent coming after him. But either way, a team-up of Statham and Wallis is an exciting prospect.
They’re both great actors who bring a unique intensity and gravitas to their roles, so it’ll be interesting to see them share the screen.
They’re both great actors who bring a unique intensity and gravitas to their roles, so it’ll be interesting to see them share the screen.Wallis’ most iconic previous role is Grace Shelby(née Burgess) inthe British gangster seriesPeaky Blinders. Grace was introduced as a barmaid at The Garrison Pub, but she turned out to be working as an undercover agent for the Birmingham Police.
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As she got close to gang leader Tommy Shelby, they eventually became lovers and got married. Anyone who can hold their own opposite the Shelbys can surely hold their own opposite Statham. After seeing what Wallis brought toPeaky Blinders, she’ll surely bring something equally great to a Statham-starring action thriller.
2023’s Plane Is A Good Sign For Jason Statham’s Mutiny
Plane’s Jean-François Richet Is On Board To Direct Mutiny
The filmmaker behindthe sleeper hit 2023 action thrillerPlane, Jean-François Richet, is on board to direct Statham and Wallis inMutiny. Richet is a great choice for the job, becausePlaneproved he can craft a really solid mid-budget actioner. The plot ofPlanerevolves around a pilot, played by Gerard Butler, who reluctantly teams up with a prisoner, played by Mike Colter, to keep his passengers safe when they’re forced to make an emergency landing in hostile territory.
Despite its generic title and premise,Richet turnedPlaneinto a critical and commercial hit.Planeisn’t the only solid action movie that Richet has directed. He also helmed the Mel Gibson-led 2016 revenge thrillerBlood Fatherand the gritty, high-octane 2005 remake ofAssault on Precinct 13starring Ethan Hawke and Laurence Fishburne.
“Set mostly on an aircraft or island, Plane is a result of anxiety-inducing action sequences and fun banter among the film’s two leads. As a whole, Davis and Cumming’s story has a great deal going for it. The script is easy to follow, the stakes are high, and there’s non-stop action to keep viewers entertained."-Patrice Witherspoon-Screen Rant’s Plane Review
Clearly, he knows what he’s doing when it comes to the action genre. The combination of Richet, who has proven action filmmaking chops, Wallis, who gave an unforgettable performance inPeaky Blinders, andJason Statham, who’s been on fine form lately withThe Beekeeper,Expend4bles, andMeg 2: The Trench, should makeMutinya guaranteed winner.
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Mutiny follows Cole Reed, who becomes a fugitive after being framed for the murder of his billionaire industrialist boss. As he flees, Reed seeks to expose an international conspiracy, navigating a web of deceit and dangerous adversaries in this thrilling tale of endurance and revelation.
