The Beekeeper 2024 is an upcoming action thriller movie starring Jason Statham as a former operative of a secret organization who seeks revenge against a corrupt company that harmed his friend. The movie is directed by David Ayer, who is known for his work on Suicide Squad (2016) and Bright (2017). The movie also features Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Bobby Naderi, Minnie Driver, Phylicia Rashad and Jeremy Irons in supporting roles. The movie is scheduled to be released on January 12, 2024 by Amazon MGM Studios¹.
The movie is based on an original script by Kurt Wimmer, who has written movies such as Equilibrium (2002) and Salt (2010). The plot follows Mr. Clay (Statham), a former member of the Beekeepers, a covert organization that specializes in espionage and assassination. After his neighbor (Rashad) commits suicide due to falling for a phishing scam, Mr. Clay discovers that the scam was orchestrated by a company called Hexagon, which is run by a ruthless businessman named Mr. Honeycomb (Irons). Mr. Clay decides to use his skills and contacts to infiltrate Hexagon and take down Mr. Honeycomb and his associates. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and allies, such as his ex-girlfriend (Driver), his estranged brother (Hutcherson), and a hacker (Raver-Lampman).
The movie has been described as a "high-octane action thriller" that combines elements of spy, heist, and revenge genres. The movie features many spectacular stunts and fight scenes, as well as some humor and romance. The movie also explores themes such as loyalty, family, justice, and corruption.
The movie has received mixed reviews from critics who have seen the trailer or read the script. Some have praised the movie for its visual effects, humor, and adventure, while others have questioned its relevance in the current DC Universe, which has undergone a major reboot after The Flash (2022) altered the timeline and introduced new versions of some characters. Some have also expressed doubts about the quality of the script and the direction, citing rumors of reshoots and walkouts².
If you are interested in learning more about The Beekeeper 2024, you can watch the trailer [here](^3^), or read more reviews [here] or [here]. You can also visit the official IMDb page [here](^1^) for more information about the cast, crew, production, and release date.
Source: Conversation with Bing, 10/6/2023
(1) The Beekeeper (2024) - IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15314262/.
(2) The Beekeeper (2024 film) - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beekeeper_%282024_film%29.
(3) ‘The Beekeeper’ Trailer: Jason Statham And David Ayer ... - Deadline. https://deadline.com/video/the-beekeeper-trailer-poster-jason-statham-david-ayer/.
(4) The Beekeeper (2024) - IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15314262/.
