Jason Statham is joining forces with director David Leitch, known for his work on John Wick, for a new meta action movie titled Jason Statham Stole My Bike. The film is set to be a high-budget production, featuring Statham playing a fictionalized version of himself. The project aims to blend action with comedy, bringing a fresh take to Statham’s extensive career.
Details About the Upcoming Jason Statham Meta Action Movie
The new movie, reported by Deadline, carries a budget near $80 million and anticipates a PG-13 rating. While the storyline remains confidential, Jason Statham will portray himself in what has been described as “the role of a lifetime.” So far, no other actors apart from Statham have been publicly announced. This will mark another collaboration between Statham and Leitch, who previously worked together on Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.
David Leitch’s Direction and Production Team
David Leitch’s directing credits include being an uncredited director for 2014’s John Wick, along with helming films such as Atomic Blonde (2017), Deadpool 2 (2018), Bullet Train (2022), and The Fall Guy (2024). He also has an upcoming project, How to Rob a Bank, which features a notable cast including Nicholas Hoult, Anna Sawai, Pete Davidson, Zoë Kravitz, Rhenzy Feliz, John C. Reilly, and Christian Slater, scheduled for release on September 4, 2026, by Amazon MGM Studios.
For Jason Statham Stole My Bike, production is slated to begin in May. The screenplay is written by Alison Flierl, while Leitch and Kelly McCormick produce for 87 North. Additional producers include Jason Statham through Punch Palace Productions, John Friedberg representing Black Bear, and Meredith Berg alongside Ethan Erwin from Beryllium Entertainment.
Current Status and Future Outlook for the Movie
No official release date has been set for Jason Statham Stole My Bike. Given the involvement of both Statham and Leitch, the film is anticipated to draw interest from action fans and could add a unique meta dimension to Statham’s body of work. Production commencing soon indicates the project will likely progress steadily toward completion over the next year.
