History of Jason Statham in Timeline

Jason Statham is a renowned English actor celebrated for his portrayal of formidable characters, predominantly in action thriller films. He is recognized as a key figure in revitalizing the action film genre in the 21st century. By 2017, his films had grossed over £1.1 billion, and his total filmography has amassed over $8.4 billion worldwide. This financial success solidifies his position as one of the most commercially successful and bankable actors in the film industry.

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2003: Kit Kat Commercials

In 2003, Jason Statham appeared in three British television commercials for the Kit Kat chocolate bar, philosophising as a "break philosopher."

February 2017: Wix.com Super Bowl Ad

In February 2017, Jason Statham starred in a 30-second Super Bowl advertisement for Wix.com alongside Gal Gadot during Super Bowl LI, reaching 22 million user impressions according to CNET.

April 2017: The Fate of the Furious Release

In April 2017, The Fate of the Furious, featuring Jason Statham, was released to commercial success. The film received mixed reviews, but Statham's comedic timing and chemistry were praised. The Fate of the Furious became the third highest-grossing film of 2017 and the 12th highest-grossing film of all time.

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June 2017: Birth of Son

In June 2017, Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's son was born.

February 2018: Spy 2 Confirmation

On 15 February 2018, Spy 2 was confirmed, but later in the year, Feig indicated that the studio showed no interest in the project despite the possibility of a sequel.

2018: Mention in "Pet Cheetah" song

In 2018, Jason Statham is mentioned in the lyrics of the Twenty One Pilots song "Pet Cheetah".

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2018: The Meg Release

In 2018, Jason Statham played the lead role as Jonas Taylor in the action-horror film The Meg, which grossed $527.8 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing U.S.-Chinese co-production ever.

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2018: Academic Study on Jason Statham's Impact

In 2018, Times Higher Education reported that Manchester University Press commissioned an academic study analyzing Jason Statham's impact on the British and American film industries from 1998 to 2018.

2019: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw Release

In 2019, Jason Statham reprised his role as Deckard Shaw in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, a spin-off of the Fast & Furious franchise. The film grossed $758 million worldwide and received positive reviews, with praise for Statham's performance.

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