Jason Statham happily announced that he has received an invitation to join the upcoming Furious 8 movie. However, the 47-year-old actor seemed a bit puzzled as he couldn’t recall the name of the person who extended the invitation. Despite the momentary slip, Statham expressed his excitement to reprise his role as Deckard Shaw in the highly popular franchise which is set to continue in 2017.
Jason Statham made an exciting announcement on Tuesday, confirming his return to the hugely successful franchise for its eighth installment in 2017. The actor shared the news with Access Hollywood, expressing his enthusiasm about being invited to join the franchise in the previous movie and now getting the opportunity to continue with another one. When asked about what might happen in the upcoming film, Statham playfully teased that he had some ideas but preferred not to share them on camera. He also gave credit to the franchise’s writer, correctly mentioning the first initial of Gary Scott Thompson’s name.
‘Our dear companion’: However, when questioned about specific details of the storyline, the 47-year-old simply mentioned that only the writer Glen was privy to that information… even though the writer’s actual name is Gary. In the recent blockbuster, which amassed a staggering $1.5 billion in revenue, making it the fourth highest-grossing film ever, Statham’s character found himself confined within a highly secure penitentiary. Should he reprise his role as the antagonist in the forthcoming installment, it would mark the third consecutive film in which the Shaw family assumes the role of the primary adversary, following his little brother Owen’s portrayal as the antagonist in the sixth part. However, another possible narrative development could see him aligning himself with Vin ‘Dom’ Diesel’s group, a crew predominantly composed of reformed criminals featured in past films.
Busted: The action hero took on the role of Deckard Shaw in Furious 7, where his character ultimately finds himself confined in a high-level detention facility as the film concludes.
Sad News: The latest addition to the Fast and Furious series, Furious 8, will be the first film made after the tragic passing of Paul Walker in 2013. Jason Statham, who is part of the franchise, recently attended the launch of a new ride at Universal Studios, where he refused to reveal any details about the plot, saying he didn’t want to spoil anything. However, he did mention that there are some exciting things in store for the fans. It is important to note that Furious 8 will be the only film in the franchise to not feature Paul Walker, as he passed away during the production of Furious 7.
He may have forgotten a few things, but at least he remembered to grab lunch. Last Wednesday, the famous actor was seen in the quaint streets of Beverly Hills, taking a break from his busy schedule to pick up some delicious grub for both himself and his lovely girlfriend, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who is 28 years old.
Takeaway: The renowned British actor has been romantically involved with the stunning 28-year-old model for a smooth five years.