History of Jason Statham in Timeline

Jason Statham is a prominent English actor, renowned for his portrayal of tough and gritty characters in action thriller films. He is credited with spearheading the resurgence of action movies in the 2000s and 2010s. His films have collectively grossed over £1.1 billion by 2017, establishing him as a highly bankable star in the industry. Globally, films featuring Statham have grossed over $8.4 billion.

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1998: Start of Film Career

In 1998, Jason Statham debuted in the British and American film industries. In 2018, Manchester University Press commissioned an academic study analyzing the impact Statham has had on these industries since his debut. Professors Steven Gerrard and Robert Shail are looking to show the changing face of British cinematic masculinity.

2003: Kit Kat Commercials

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

2010: Start of Relationship with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

In 2010, Jason Statham began his relationship with model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

2013: Advocates for Stunt Performer Recognition

In a 2013 interview with Vanity Fair, Jason Statham advocated for stunt performers to be given their own category at the Academy Awards.

2014: Inducted into International Sports Hall of Fame

In 2014, Jason Statham was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame.

January 2016: Engagement Announcement

In January 2016, Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley announced their engagement.

2016: Asked to Re-join Fast & Furious

In 2016, Jason Statham was asked to re-join the Fast & Furious franchise, leading to his appearance in 'The Fate of the Furious'.

February 2017: Super Bowl Ad for Wix.com

In February 2017, Jason Statham appeared 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: Release of The Fate of the Furious

In April 2017, The Fate of the Furious, featuring Jason Statham, was released to commercial success. The film received mixed reviews, but Statham was praised for his comedic timing and chemistry with his co-stars. The movie became the third highest-grossing film of 2017.

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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 Confirmed

On 15 February 2018, Spy 2 was confirmed to be in development. However, later in 2018, the director mentioned that the studio might not be interested in the project.

2018: Mentioned 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: Statham Stars in The Meg

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

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2018: Academic study of career

Manchester University Press commissioned an academic study in 2018 analysing the impact Jason Statham has had on the British and American film industries since his debut in 1998.

2019: Release of Hobbs & Shaw

In 2019, Jason Statham reprised his role as Deckard Shaw in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, a spin-off focusing on his and Dwayne Johnson's characters. The film grossed $758 million worldwide and received positive reviews.

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