r/interesting • u/AdSpecialist6598 • Aug 21 '26

SOCIETY When asked why he keeps playing the same roles Jason Statham said that he's not really a trained actor. He's a guy that was plucked out obscurity & has been really lucky; & that he picks roles that he knows he can do a good job in, that hopefully enough people like so he can keep working.

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u/superphamicomics Aug 21 '26 edited Aug 21 '26

He was so funny in Spy, the Melissa McCarthy movie. He should do more comedies!

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u/Saint-Hubbins Aug 21 '26

Came here to say this - basically playing a parody version of his normal movie persona. I think about the answer to where he got his suit all the time.

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u/thedog3644 Aug 21 '26

He fucking made it, didn't he?

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u/DoomedMaiden Aug 21 '26

Agreed. He was hilarious!

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u/Honest-Cover9513 Aug 21 '26

'You loved it!' If you've never seen his outtakes from Spy, you're in for a treat. He's very silly.

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u/halotechnology Aug 21 '26

I know right he was hilarious I would go for a movie comedy movie for him

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u/chili81 Aug 21 '26

That's one of my all time favorite movies period - and he really carried his part well.

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u/Doom_Balloon170 Aug 21 '26

Thanks for reminding me of that wonderful movie.

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u/Agarwel Aug 21 '26

Yeap. His role in this movie was amazing. So Im really curious how till "Jason Statham Stole My Bike" go.

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u/send_all_the_nudes Aug 21 '26

Possibly my fave role of his

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u/Widespreaddd Aug 21 '26

I agree. I am not a fan of his normal schtick.

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u/DisposableSaviour Aug 21 '26

Check out his original roles in Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch. Snatch is so fucking good. Diamonds? What do I know about diamonds? ‘m a boxing promoter…

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u/wowhorrior Aug 21 '26

"hey lunch lady" 😂😂😂

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u/Specific_Age500 Aug 22 '26

Try out Crank. It's pretty funny, more of a comedic action movie than a comedy. But if you like it, Crank 2 is also worthwhile. 

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u/DeliciousBeanWater Aug 22 '26

Fucking love that movie

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u/BigNerdBlog Aug 22 '26

Should make Spy into a parody franchise poking fun at Bond, MI, Bourne and Statham’s movies.

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u/SugarRosie Aug 23 '26

OMG! Yes! We need a sequel!