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Jason Statham Returns for ‘The Beekeeper 2’: Who Is Timo Tjahjanto and His Past Work You Should Watch

Jason Statham is set to reprise his role as Adam Clay in the sequel The Beekeeper 2. As the original movie The Beekeeper succeeded in 2024, earning $153 Million worldwide, the sequel aims to follow the same path with a newly elevated vision. Indonesian filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto, who is behind the action movie Nobody 2, has been selected for the sequel. With screenwriter Kurt Wimmer, Tjahjanto will direct this movie, which is financed by Miramax.

Jason Statham in The Beekeeper
Jason Statham in The Beekeeper | Credit: MGM Studios

The Beekeeper follows the narrative of a retired intelligence operative who works for an organization called the Beekeeper. When his landlady had fallen victim to a phishing scam, Clay seeks revenge. He called upon his fellow Beekeepers and embarked on a hunt to destroy the conspiracy organization that is responsible for her death. The sequel will continue Clay’s journey of revenge in pursuit of justice.

Who is Timo Tjahjanto?

Timo Tjahjanto
Timo Tjahjanto | Credits: By John Sears, Wikimedia Commons

Tjahjanto is an Indonesian director who was born on September 4, 1980 in West Germany. This Indonesian director, producer, and screenwriter is notably recognized for his works in the action and horror genres. Alongside Kimo Stamboel, Tjahjanto began his career as one part of The Mo Brothers. But it is the horror movie Macabre that brought the duo international recognition and established them as one of the prominent directors in Indonesian cinema.

Notable works of Timo Tjahjanto

Tjahjanto brings intense action with gripping narrative to his work, which makes his filmography unique. One of his most notable works is the Netflix original film The Night Comes For Us (2018). The movie is about an elite assassin who decides to protect a young girl, leading to brutal confrontations with his former allies. This high octane thriller featuring Joe Taslim and Iko Uwais is celebrated for its relentless action and intricate fight choreography.

A still from The Night Comes For Us
A still from The Night Comes For Us | Credit: XYZ Films

He co-directed the movie Headshot (2016) which also starred Uwais. Laced with intense martial art sequences and fighting choreography, this movie shows an amnesic patient dealing with the past that he cannot remember anymore.

Apart from the action genre, Tjahjanto’s works in the horror genre are also remarkable. One of his notable horror films is May the Devil Take You (2018). He has directed this chilling tale about a young woman seeking answers to her father’s mysterious illness, which leads her to a haunted villa with dark secrets.

The film showcases his versatility and command over atmospheric tension. In the movie The Shadow Strays (2024), the protagonist is a teenage assassin who got involved with a local gang while being on suspension. The movie, which was featured in the Toronto International Film Festival, solidified his reputation for elaborate action sequences.

Significance of Tjahjanto in The Beekeeper 2

Jason Statham in The Beekeeper
Jason Statham in The Beekeeper | Credit: MGM Studios

While David Ayer was the main reason behind the positive reviews that The Beekeeper received, Tjahjanto will focus more on the action genre. His experience with intense action sequences will be one of the key ingredients for The Beekeeper 2. He has already delivered movies like The Big Four, The Night Comes For us, and The Shadow Strays, which have been acclaimed for the action sequences as well as the narrative.

Jason Statham Returning For ‘The Beekeeper 2’, Timo Tjahjanto Directing For Miramax
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Tjahjanto’s fresh perspective accompanied by Wimmer’s screenwriting seems promising for the movie The Beekeeper 2. Although no official date has been declared for the sequel, the filming will begin this fall.

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