Context:

Amazon MGM Studios has acquired the rights to 'The Beekeeper 2,' a sequel starring Jason Statham, for over $50 million. The film will be directed by Timo Tjahjanto with a script by Kurt Wimmer, and production is slated to begin in the fall. Jason Statham will reprise his role as Adam Clay, a retired assassin turned beekeeper, although specific plot details for the sequel remain under wraps. The original film, directed by David Ayer, followed Clay's quest for vengeance against those who defrauded his landlady's charity. Alongside this acquisition, Amazon MGM Studios is also undertaking a new project featuring Margaret Qualley.

Dive Deeper:

• Amazon MGM Studios secured 'The Beekeeper 2' for more than $50 million, marking a significant acquisition for the studio. The film is set to be directed by Timo Tjahjanto, with Kurt Wimmer returning as the screenwriter.

• Jason Statham is confirmed to return as the lead character Adam Clay, with production scheduled to start in the fall. The original film's success and Statham's involvement likely contributed to the high-profile nature of this sequel.

• While specific plot details of the sequel are not disclosed, the first film depicted Clay as a retired assassin seeking revenge on those who scammed his landlady out of charity funds.

• The original 'The Beekeeper,' released in 2024, was directed by David Ayer and written by Kurt Wimmer, establishing a foundation for the upcoming sequel.

• In addition to 'The Beekeeper 2,' Amazon MGM Studios is producing another film starring Margaret Qualley, highlighting the studio's expanding slate of high-profile projects.

• The Beekeeper sequel has found its home.

• Amazon MGM Studios has secured the rights to The Beekeeper 2 in a deal over $50 million, Deadline has confirmed.

• The Beekeeper 2 will be directed by Timo Tjahjanto, and written by Kurt Wimmer. Jason Statham is set to reprise his role of Adam Clay, and production is set to start in the fall.

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• The original 2024 action movie was directed by David Ayer, and was also written by Kurt Wimmer. The first movie tells the story of a retired assassin turned beekeeper (Statham) who seeks revenge on the culprits who scammed his landlady out of millions of dollars for her charity. Plot details for the sequel are not currently known.

• If you didn’t know, it was recently announced that Amazon MGM Studios will be producing an upcoming film starring Margaret Qualley.