Jason Statham's New Movie Recruits Eddie Peng, Daniel Ings, and Artie Wilkison-Hunt
The meta action-comedy from director David Leitch expands its cast and is slated for an August 2027 release.
“Jason Statham will shift into a different gear in Jason Statham Stole My Bike, poking fun at the gruff persona we all know and love.”
- Director
- David Leitch
- Starring
- Jason Statham, Hannah Waddingham, Eddie Peng
- Release
- 2027
- Genre
- Action, Comedy
- Where to Watch
- Theaters
Eddie Peng, Daniel Ings, and Artie Wilkison-Hunt have joined the cast of the upcoming action-comedy film Jason Statham Stole My Bike, according to MovieWeb. The movie, which stars Jason Statham as himself, is directed by David Leitch and is scheduled for release on August 6, 2027.
The new cast members join a project that already includes Hannah Waddingham. Eddie Peng is known for action films like Operation Mekong and The Rescue, while Daniel Ings appeared in Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen. Artie Wilkison-Hunt recently played a young Adam in Amazon's Masters of the Universe adaptation.
What is the film about?
Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the movie will reportedly feature "a number of major action set pieces." The meta-comedy sees Statham poking fun at his own gruff action persona. The title suggests a storyline involving the theft of a bicycle.
When and where is it filming?
Production is now underway, with filming due to take place in the United Kingdom and Malta. The film is written by Alison Flierl, known for her work on Conan and BoJack Horseman.
Recent reports have claimed the film could head straight-to-streaming, but as of July 2026, it is scheduled for a theatrical release on August 6, 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is directing Jason Statham Stole My Bike?
The film is directed by David Leitch, the filmmaker behind Deadpool 2, Bullet Train, and The Fall Guy.
Is Jason Statham playing a character or himself?
In this meta-action-comedy, Jason Statham is starring as himself, playing a version of his global action star persona.
What other projects is Jason Statham working on?
According to the report, Statham's upcoming slate includes Mutiny in August 2026, The Beekeeper 2 in January 2027, and projects with directors Timo Tjahjanto and Guy Ritchie.
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