Baltasar Kormákur will be directing a new action thriller with Jason Statham playing the lead. Composite image/mbl.is/Ásdís/AFP
The British action star Jason Statham will play the lead in a new action thriller directed by Icelandic director Baltasar Kormákur. No name has been given for the movie yet, but it is produced by Black Bear.
The film will be introduced to buyers this week at the Cannes Film Festival.
Deadline reports that the film will be shot both in the UK and the studio of RVK Studios in Reykjavík. The filming is expected to begin in November this year. Ward Parry writes the screenplay for the film.
According to Deadline Statham will play the character Mason who lives in isolation on a remote island of Scotland. His life is upended when he rescues a girl from the ocean in a terrible storm which brings on the unforeseen chain of events forcing him to confront his past.
Statham and Baltasar are both titled producers of the film along with other experienced film producers.
Jason Statham is set to star in an upcoming action thriller directed by Baltasar Kormákur. This untitled film will follow the story of Mason, a man living a quiet life in the countryside whose past resurfaces after he rescues a young woman from a storm. The production is scheduled to commence in November 2024, with filming taking place in the UK and Iceland at Kormákur’s RVK Studios facility in Reykjavik.
Statham, known for his roles in the “Fast & Furious” series, “Wrath of Man,” and the “Meg” franchise, continues to solidify his position as a leading action star. His recent success with “The Beekeeper,” which grossed over $152 million worldwide, demonstrates his strong box office appeal. Additionally, Statham has a busy schedule ahead, including projects like “Mutiny” and a re-teaming with “Beekeeper” director David Ayer for “Levon’s Trade,” written by Sylvester Stallone.
Kormákur, acclaimed for films such as “Everest,” “Adrift,” and “The Oath,” brings his expertise to this new collaboration with Statham. His latest project, “Touch,” is also anticipated to release soon, adding to his diverse filmography. The new action thriller with Statham is expected to be a significant addition to both their careers, with a potential release in late 2025 if filming proceeds as planned.
