He is an experienced action performer who has been capturing fight scenes on camera for more than a decade and a half. In a recent television appearance, the host playfully requested the 47-year-old actor to deliver a slo-mo punch to him just like those seen in movies.
Scene description: Actor Jason Statham demonstrates to talk show host Jimmy Kimmel how to perform a slow-motion scene for a movie. Despite his initial reluctance, Statham jokingly pretends to smash a glass of water on Kimmel’s head, while mentioning his English background. Kimmel suggests that Statham could pretend to punch him in slow motion, and then speed up the footage for comedic effect. Statham finds the idea amusing and agrees to do a slowed-down scene, which is later played back faster, resulting in hilarious results.
“It’s the most foolish thing you could possibly engage in”: The 47-year-old performer playfully quipped about the experience of shooting combat scenes in motion pictures.
Packing a kick: The English actor had very limited contact with the television host’s face.
Earlier in the interview, Kimmel inquired, “Do you ever, in the midst of those activities, think ‘what the hell am I doing?'”
Statham had a lighthearted response, stating, “It’s utterly absurd. It’s the most foolish thing you could ever do. Truly.”
Prior to his appearance, the Crank actor looked stylish as he entered the studio wearing a black suit.
Puncher’s luck: The charismatic 47-year-old TV presenter successfully offloaded the popular merchandise.
Casual Work: Statham appeared rather pleased during the television segment. To enhance his look, he wore a crisp white shirt, a slim black tie, and stylish brown leather dress shoes. He maintained his trademark scruff on his face. The action star made an appearance on the talk show to advertise his newest action movie, Furious 7, which premiered last Friday.
Stylish: The Transporter actor was spotted arriving for the interview at the Hollywood studio earlier on Thursday.
He’s still got his iconic style: the superstar was seen dressed in a sleek black suit that hugged his frame, paired with a crisp white shirt, a narrow black tie, and stylish brown leather dress shoes.
The newest installment of the popular franchise, which revolves around cars, boasts perhaps the most impressive lineup to date, including Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Kurt Russell, Gal Gadot, and Elsa Pataky.
Sadly, this film also marks the last appearance of Paul Walker, who tragically lost his life at the young age of 40 in a devastating car accident in November 2013, which claimed the lives of both him and the driver.
Jason Statham’s upcoming project is a thrilling action film titled “Mechanic: Resurrection,” which is currently in post-production and is scheduled to be released in January of the following year.
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