Jason Statham will portray himself in a new comedy film

A meta action-comedy just locked in Jason Statham to play himself, and the title alone feels like a wild ride.

Jason Statham plays Jason Statham

• Jason Statham will headline Jason Statham Stole My Bike.
• Character is a global action star version of himself.
• David Leitch is directing the big-budget comedy.
• Script comes from Alison Flierl of BoJack Horseman fame.

Production and market buzz

• Jason Statham Stole My Bike begins shooting in May.
• 87 North backs it through David Leitch and Kelly McCormick.
• Punch Palace Productions has Statham producing.
• The European Film Market in Berlin is shopping for the project.

Action and comedy blend

• Jason Statham is known for The Meg and Fast Furious.
• Spy and Snatch showed off his comedic timing.
• Operation Fortune Ruse de Guerre mixed action with humor.
• Being John Malkovich comparisons are already floating around.

Shelter and a different angle

• Ric Roman Waugh directed Shelter with Statham.
• Michael Mason is a reclusive former government assassin.
• Waugh aimed to show a new side of Statham.
• The director mentioned balancing star power with fan expectations.