As a result, Statham had to learn the art of the apiarist so he could convincingly depict a beekeeper during the movie's initial sequence. "In the opening, Jason’s pulling out the comb ...

David Ayer's The Beekeeper stars Jason Statham as Adam Clay, one of the beekeepers, a group of mysterious soldiers who are supposed to keep balance in society.

The Beekeeper opens in theaters January 12. Every great idea that moves an art form forward inspires ... every action movie treated us to grueling, lengthy combat scenes shot at wide angles ...