Even today, there’s a great deal of fascination towards action movies, although they can range from incredible to boring. It may be due to the heart-stopping action sequences and stunts, just like those we see in the ‘Mission: Impossible’ or ‘Fast and Furious’ films. On the other hand, the actors themselves also help sell the films to the public. This is especially true for actors who prefer to do their own stunts, just like British star Jason Statham. Over the years, Statham has been enjoying an incredible Hollywood career. And while he’s mostly known for action films, you might be surprised that this actor has dabbled in animation and comedy too. Intrigued? Here is a breakdown of the biggest, most unforgettable roles that he has landed so far:
15. He Was Cast In Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, A Film Directed By Guy Ritchie Who He Trained In Martial Arts With
This film is directed by Guy Ritchie, the same man he would start training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with. While speaking with BJJ World, Statham explained, “We started training jiu-jitsu many years ago. We first started out in a garage, where we parked our cars, then later we moved over to a gym. This was 10 years, no maybe 12 years ago.”