Mutinystarring Jason Statham addsa female lead fromPeaky Blindersto the cast.Directed by Jean-François Richet, who directed2023’sPlane,Mutinystars Statham as Cole Reed, a man who finds himself on the run and uncovering a global conspiracy after being set up for the murder of his billionaire boss. Statham produces the action thriller film through his new production company, Punch Palace Productions, with Marc Butan also producing through MadRiver Pictures. TheMutinyscript hails from Lindsay Michel and J.P. Davis, the latter of whom also wrotePlane.
Deadlinenow reports thatAnnabelle Wallis, who memorably played Grace Shelby onPeaky Blinders, has joined Statham inMutiny. It’s not yet clear who Wallis will be playing in the upcoming film and no additional casting has been announced. Filming onMutinyis set to get underway in the UK this fall, with no release date for the film having been set just yet. If filming wraps before the end of this year, audiences can expectMutinyto potentially hit theaters at some point in 2025.
What Annabelle Wallis' Casting Means For Mutiny
The Jason Statham Film Has A Strong Set Of Leads
Though Wallis will be best known to many for her role inPeaky Blinders, she has also starred in a number of feature films that make her an exciting addition toMutiny.Wallis memorably played the lead in 2021’sMalignantfrom prolific horror director James Wan, with that film earning positive reviews. The actor also had roles in films likeTag(2018),Annabelle: Creation(2017),The Mummy(2017), andKing Arthur: Legend of the Sword(2017).
APeaky Blindersmovieis currently in the works at Netflix from original creator Steven Knight, but it’s unlikely Wallis will be involved given her character’s fate in season 5.
Statham has been a reliable lead in the action genre for decades now, and has successfully anchored films likeThe Transporter(2002),The Meg(2018), andThe Beekeeper(2024). Hailing from director David Ayer,The Beekeeperreviewswere some of the most positive reviews Statham has had in years, earning the film a respectable 71% onRotten Tomatoes. The film was also the first major box office success of the year, though its total gross of $153 million does pale in comparison to many of the bigger blockbusters that have been released since.
Director Jean-François Richet’s Previous Work Is A Good Sign For Mutiny
Plane Is A Solid Gerard Butler Action Movie
Richet has worked both in the world of French cinema and in Hollywood since the early 2000s, directing films likeAssault on Precinct 13(2005), which starred Ethan Hawke and Laurence Fishburne, andMesrine: Killer Instinct(2008). In more recent years, he’s directed films likeBlood Father(2016) starring Mel Gibson andThe Emperor of Paris(2018). While the characters, settings, and tones may be different across the movies in his filmography, Richet has primarily been a director that makes movies with a big focus on hard-hitting action.
How Plane’s Rotten Tomatoes Compares To Gerard Butler’s Other Action Movies
Gerard Butler stars in a new action movie, Plane, which has achieved a high Rotten Tomatoes score, but how does it compare to his other action movies?
Planeis the strong culmination of all of Richet’s efforts in the action genre thus far, and it stands out as one of starGerard Butler’s better action thrillersin recent years. The movie currently sports a 79% onRotten Tomatoeswith an impressive 94% audience score.Statham and Butler have similar career trajectories in many ways as anchors of mid-budget action thrillers, andMutinyis shaping up to repeat the success ofPlane, with Statham, like Butler, used effectively as an action lead.
Our Take On Mutiny
The Jason Statham Movie Has The Potential To Be A Win
Many details have yet to emerge aboutMutiny, but thus far the film sounds like it will be similar to many of the other mid-budget action thrillers Statham has made over the course of his career, which includes titles likeKiller Elite(2011),Safe(2012),Parker(2013),Homefront(2013), andWrath of Man(2021). One potential difference here, however, is that it’s not clear what Reed’s background is inMutinyand whether he will be playing a character with a past as a black ops soldier, spy, or assassin, as is so often the case in these types of films.
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Considering the logline teases that Reed will be uncovering a global conspiracy, this could suggest that he has some kind of government or military background. Giving Reed a history as a soldier or a fighter would also make sense given that most Statham characters are proficient fighters. While the upcoming film may not be a particularly surprising choice for the actor,it does have the ingredients to be a fun ride, especially considering the solid quality ofPlane.
IfMutinyis to set itself apart from other mid-budget action thrillers, however, it will have to offer more than just strong action sequences. Though there’s certainly value in turn-your-brain-off action fun, compelling characters and deeper themes will be key to giving the film longevity, taking it beyond disposable entertainment. Considering many Statham thrillers don’t offer this,Mutinycould well be following this same trend. Nevertheless, with Richet, Wallis, and Statham all having successful recent projects under their belts,Mutinyis still set up for success.
