Oct 19, 2007 by B. Alan Orange

Jason Statham on G.I. Joe, Crank 2, and The Brazilian Job

We recently caught up with Jason Statham on the set of his latest movie. While any and all information regarding that film is on complete lockdown at this point in time, we did get a chance to ask Jason about a few of his upcoming projects.

This is what the action icon had to say for himself:

In a recent interview, Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor said that they were going to start shooting Crank 2 in April. What can you tell the fans about that one?

Jason Statham: Well, it is fucking ridiculous. In a nutshell. I mean, you thought the first one was a bit crazy. This one is ridiculous. It's mad, but in a good way. I couldn't resist. Working with those chaps again. And doing something in that vein. Again, this one is something very unique. It gives me a chance to go wild in the isles.

Is it a prequel?

Jason Statham: No, it's the follow-up. We carry on!

So, you didn't die?

Jason Statham: Of course not, I'm not robotic.

What about an The Italian Job sequel? Or The Transporter 3?

Jason Statham: Yeah, all of those are in talks. I have a massive yearning to do The Transporter 3 with Luc. We are just waiting for the script to be in a good spot. I think that will happen. Luc is actually coming up here in a week or so. And we will have a little talk about that. The Brazilian Job has been floating around for years. They need to get their fingers in that apple pie. So, they are trying to get that together. I don't know whether they are going to be able to make that work or not. There are more elements to try and get that one together. Charlize is busy, Walberg is busy. Everybody is busy. There are too many moving parts for that one to come quickly.

There were some rumors on line a few months ago that they were looking at you for a role in the G.I. Joe movie. Have you been approached about that? Is there any truth to that rumor?

Jason Statham: Well, the old internet can be quite misleading at times. I don't know where that came from. I have no connection to G.I. Joe. Also, I think they have me being in The Truce as well. That is so not on my menu.

Later on, Statham joked that he was going to be starring in The Submariner. He then laughed, "Yeah, this is how all of those internet rumors get started."

You can catch Jason Statham in Revolver when it opens December 7th, 2007.


Sources: Paulington James Christensen III

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Comments (14)

  1. THE JOKER

    Crank is one of those you either love it or you hate it kind of films. I personally thought it was very good. loads of action and not to mention jason Statham is a terrific action actor. I cant wait for the new movies to come out. his movies are always high energy with a ton of action! I think if christopher nolan ever adds the character in the series, i think statham would make a prety decent mr. freeze. He looks like freeze from the batman tas. i think the new movies will be awesome

    4 years agoby @mcleve02Flag

  2. cmack007

    Crank Was Awesome! Jason Statham Is Awesome! I Can't Wait To See What They Do In "Crank 2!" Bring It On!!

    4 years agoby @cmack007Flag

  3. The Kwisatz Haderach

    Dont get me wrong I like Jason Statham, one of the few guys to do most of his own stunts and knows how to fight. Just didnt care for Crank. He rocks in War, Lock Stock, wish he would have gone for Hitman.

    4 years agoby @the-kwisatz-haderachFlag

  4. MaViNx

    I agree, Crank was cool as hell. If you did not like it or hope for another crazy flick like that, you just aint pimp.

    Hopefully people get the time to do The Brazilian Job.

    4 years agoby @mavinxFlag

  5. AnnoyingFilmCritic

    Crank was cool as hell.

    4 years agoby @annoyingfilmcriticFlag

  6. Frenzy2001

    I thought Crank was horrible, and I was grateful that "Chet" died in the end, so they couldn't do a sequel. But, Hollywood yet again can't come up with something new and interesting, so they figure this guy that fell do his death and bounced off a car should infact live for a sequel... give me a friggin break.

    4 years agoby @frenzy2001Flag

  7. dcrock

    Why do people act like every movie has to be up for an oscar to be good? His movies are what they are.Action packed and entertaining.Good enough for me.I love all his movies.

    4 years agoby @dcrockFlag

  8. CelluloidDreams

    Interesting interview W./Jason Statham!! I 100% love Jason Statham he is 1 of the ""Best" action heros in today's movie market. I will see any film wich stars Jason Statham. " The Transporter 3", can't wait. "Crank 2" that would be cool, the 1st "Crank was sooo crazy & out there, you just had to put the brain on check! "Revolver" is finally coming to the United States!! Thank God, I have waited sooo long for this film from Guy Ritchie!! Can't wait to see "In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale" W./Jason! The Re-make of "The Italian Job" was god awfull bad, but since Jaosn will be in the "The Brazilian Job" I will go!
    Favorite Films W./Jason Statham:
    1) The Transporter
    2) Mean Machine
    3) Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
    4) Snatch
    5) London

    4 years agoby @2movieguysFlag

  9. The Kwisatz Haderach

    Revolver looks cool, Crank sucked, Transporter 2 was just an action packed two hour Audi commercial.

    4 years agoby @the-kwisatz-haderachFlag

  10. Brian Gallagher

    Wait wait. Revolver is FINALLY opening in the States??? Smashing!!! Bring on Richie and Statham again, FINALLY!

    4 years agoby @gallagherFlag

  11. AnnoyingFilmCritic

    Death Race 2000, Crank 2 & Transporter 3 all sound good to me...the sequels know that they have to amp the story and action to garner the lucrative dvd and foreign box office, so, those sound interesting. Death Race for sure.

    4 years agoby @annoyingfilmcriticFlag

  12. PUNISHER

    As for Death Race, might be cool, just have to wait and see.

    4 years agoby @cerealkillerFlag

  13. PUNISHER

    The only one that really sounds interesting is the one that might not happen, Brazilian Job. The others sound dumb. Crank ended with him dead so how they continue that is beyond me. Plus it was too f*ckin weird to be entertaining. Transporter was ok, but Transporter 2 sucked so hard that a third cant be any better.

    4 years agoby @cerealkillerFlag

  14. Garamendes

    He should stick to Guy Richie movies.

    4 years agoby @garamendesFlag

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