The Beekeeper (2024 film)

The Beekeeper is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by David Ayer and written by Kurt Wimmer. It stars Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Bobby Naderi, Minnie Driver, Phylicia Rashad and Jeremy Irons. It is scheduled to be released theatrically by Amazon MGM Studios on January 12, 2024.

The Beekeeper
Teaser poster
Directed byDavid Ayer
Written byKurt Wimmer
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyGabriel Beristain
Edited byGeoffrey O'Brien
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed byAmazon MGM Studios[1]
Release date
  • January 12, 2024 (2024-01-12)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

Mr. Clay is a former operative of a clandestine organization called "Beekeepers". After his friend and neighbor dies by suicide after falling for a phishing scam, Mr. Clay sets out to exact revenge against the company responsible.[2]

Cast

Production

In August 2021, it was announced that Jason Statham would star in the film for Miramax, and would also serve as a producer.[5] David Ayer signed on to direct in May 2022.[6]

Principal photography began in September 2022 in the United Kingdom.[7] In October, Statham shot scenes at Tyringham Hall in Tyringham.[8] Filming wrapped that December.[9]

Release

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) acquired the distribution rights in the United States and some international territories in August 2022.[7] In February 2023, Sky Cinema acquired the rights in the United Kingdom.[3] It is scheduled to be released under MGM's Amazon MGM Studios banner on January 12, 2024 in conventional theaters and in Dolby Cinema and IMAX.[1][2]

References
  1. Hipes, Patrick (October 4, 2023). "The Beekeeper Trailer: Jason Statham And David Ayer Action Movie Flying Toward January Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. White, James (April 10, 2023). "Jason Statham Proves Vengeance Stings In The Beekeeper Trailer". Empire. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  3. Wiseman, Andreas (February 20, 2023). "Jason Statham-David Ayer Action Film 'The Beekeeper' Sells To UK". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  4. "Ali Asghar Shah - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  5. D'Alessandro, Alexander (August 27, 2021). "Jason Statham To Star In Miramax's 'The Bee Keeper'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  6. Wiseman, Andreas (May 5, 2022). "'Suicide Squad' Filmmaker David Ayer To Direct Jason Statham In Miramax's Action Pic 'The Beekeeper' — Cannes Market Hot Package". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  7. Wiseman, Andreas (August 31, 2022). "Jason Statham-David Ayer Action Pic 'The Beekeeper' Pre-Bought By MGM For U.S. & Some Of International". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  8. Morton, Dennis (October 21, 2023). "Video shows Jason Statham filming blockbuster movie in small Milton Keynes village". Edinburgh News. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  9. "2022 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK: latest updates". Screen Daily. December 6, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
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