Jason Statham expressed his enjoyment of working with Guy Ritchie, stating that he has “such a blast” because he is given the freedom to improvise on set. He mentioned that some directors are not as receptive to input from their actors, but he praised Ritchie for allowing him to contribute ideas during filming. The 53-year-old action star appeared to be quite thrilled about the collaboration.
Ritchie, aged 52, is always open to letting actors experiment with their own ideas. He and the team are currently working together for the fourth time on the action-packed film, Wrath of Man. This comes after their previous success in the crime comedy, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
In regards to working with Guy Ritchie, Jason Statham shared that he always has a great time because he is given the freedom to improvise on set. He recalled their early work on Lock Stock and Spatch where Ritchie was open to small lines or improvisations. Statham believes this method of working is beneficial as it can lead to new and exciting material. However, he noted that certain movies limit the amount of improvisation due to the script’s structure. Overall, Statham enjoys working with Ritchie and is grateful for the opportunity to think outside the box. Additionally, he explained that he has not had the chance to improvise much since his earlier work with Ritchie. Statham also mentioned his family life, sharing that he has a son with his partner Rosie Huntington-Whitely.
Capturing the Moments: In a recent interview, the famous movie director, aged 53, expressed his admiration for his long-time collaborator, Ritchie, aged 52. He disclosed that Ritchie is always open to letting actors try out their own creative ideas, adding that the playing field for such films is much broader. The duo has worked together on several films in the past, including Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in 1998, followed by Snatch in 2000 and Revolver in 2005. They are currently working on a new spy thriller, Five Eyes, which began production in Turkey and Qatar in 2021, according to Deadline.
Their latest collaboration, Wrath of Man, written by Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson, and Marn Davies, follows a mysterious and wild-eyed cash truck security guard (played by Statham) who surprises his co-workers during a heist by unleashing unexpected precision skills. The crew is left wondering who he is and where he came from, while the marksman’s ultimate motive becomes clear as he takes dramatic and irreversible steps to settle a score. The film is based on the 2004 French film Cash Truck by Nicolas Boukhrief.
The trailer for the upcoming film was recently released, featuring Jason firing a gun at point-blank range at Post Malone. In the movie, Jason’s character, known as ‘H,’ joins Fortico armored truck company, which specializes in cash deliveries across Los Angeles. During a drive, robbers try to kidnap one of his colleagues, but Jason’s character manages to shoot them and rescue his co-worker. Despite the danger of the job, ‘H’ proves to be a skilled and fearless protector, and audiences can expect an intense and action-packed film.
Not-so-good person: One of the people involved was played by Post Malone, whose real name is Austin Richard Post and is 25 years old.
In the trailer, a Fortico staff member is seen being held at gunpoint. One of the criminals, played by Austin Richard Post, also known as Malone, runs away and hides in a warehouse. The protagonist hunts him down and wounds his character before holding him at gunpoint. He then shoots the robber at close range. Other scenes in the trailer show the main character experiencing flashbacks and recovering in the hospital after an accident. He asks about his son, who was reportedly killed during an armored car robbery while he was a bystander. “I need to know who killed my son,” he tells a mysterious figure. The release of Wrath of Man was delayed due to Covid but is now slated for a May release.