MGM Studios has unveiled the first official trailer for “The Beekeeper,” an electrifying action thriller helmed by the esteemed filmmaker David Ayer, known for his work on “Street Kings,” “End of Watch,” “Fury,” “Suicide Squad,” “Bright,” and “The Tax Collector.” The trailer’s release is strategically timed for January, right after the New Year, which often raises doubts about the film’s quality.
The narrative of “The Beekeeper” revolves around a relentless quest for vengeance against a group of cunning scammers. However, as the story unfolds, the stakes skyrocket to a national level when it’s revealed that the protagonist is a former operative of an enigmatic organization known as “The Beekeepers.” The movie is said to be “steeped in the mythology” of beekeeping, a theme hinted at in the trailer’s opening scene, featuring a prominent bee emoji 🐝.
Leading the cast is the charismatic Jason Statham, supported by a talented ensemble that includes Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Bobby Naderi, Minnie Driver, Phylicia Rashad, and Jeremy Irons. The trailer exudes a sense of over-the-top action, bordering on the absurd, but it’s undeniably gratifying to witness Statham’s character take down the scammer antagonists.
Check out the official trailer for “The Beekeeper” on MGM’s YouTube channel, accompanied by a striking poster that encapsulates the film’s intriguing premise.
In “The Beekeeper,” the theme of exposing corruption and safeguarding the hive takes center stage. This riveting tale depicts one man’s unrelenting crusade for revenge, a mission that escalates to a national level as it becomes known that he was once a part of the powerful and clandestine organization known as the “Beekeepers.”
David Ayer, the accomplished American filmmaker behind movies like “Harsh Times,” “Street Kings,” “End of Watch,” “Sabotage,” “Fury,” “Suicide Squad,” “Bright,” and “The Tax Collector,” directs “The Beekeeper.” The screenplay is penned by fellow filmmaker Kurt Wimmer, renowned for his work on screenplays for “The Thomas Crown Affair,” “Equilibrium,” “Ultraviolet,” “Street Kings,” “Law Abiding Citizen,” “Salt,” and “The Expendables.”
Produced by Bill Block, Chris Long, Jason Statham, and Kurt Wimmer, “The Beekeeper” is slated to hit theaters nationwide on January 12th, 2024, early in the coming year. Despite its apparent over-the-top and cheesy elements, this film promises an exhilarating ride as Jason Statham takes on the role of a vengeful hero against the backdrop of an intricate and high-stakes narrative.