Martin Scorsese is just the loudest of many directors and actors who have spoken out against the tide of increasingly generic superhero films in recent years. In addition to the creator of ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’, stars such as Quentin Tarantino, Jodie Foster and Jennifer Aniston have made no secret of the fact that they have little interest in Marvel & Co’s blockbusters. While Hollywood high-flyer Timothée Chalamet even imposed the following golden rule on the advice of his colleague Leonardo DiCaprio: “No hard drugs and no superhero films.”
Of Jason Statham is also a true action icon among Marvel critics. He has multiple franchises under his belt with ‘Fast & Furious’ or the ‘The Expendables’ series, but has never appeared in a superhero blockbuster. This will likely remain the case as the “The beekeeper“-Star doesn’t fundamentally change his mind…
According to Jason Statham, anyone can be a Marvel hero, even their grandma
…because Statham, like many of his colleagues, also had harsh words for current superhero cinema. When it comes to stunts and his martial arts skills, the 56-year-old puts a premium on authenticity – and acting in a motion capture suit in front of a green screen, as is the case in most Marvel and DC films. would contradict his principles.
Or as Statham said in a conversation with the Italian online magazine himself expressed: “I could take my grandma, put her in a walker and put her in front of a green screen, and she would have stunt doubles come in and do all the action. Anyone can do it.” The “Crank” actor also criticized the lack of authenticity of most comedy films — after all, he was “inspired by old, real stars.” […]by guys who really do their thing.”
However, Marvel boss Kevin Feige explained things a little differently during the press tour for “Spider-Man: Homecoming” (via ): Statham actually turned down a role in the MCU, but even apologized for it over the phone. “We talked to him about a role in one of our films,” said the producer. “A few days later I was in a meeting and my cell phone rang. I didn’t know the number, but I answered and it was Jason Statham. He said, “I’m sorry it didn’t work out, maybe next time.” He couldn’t have been nicer!” Will the two meet again in the future? That doesn’t seem entirely impossible, at least according to Feige’s version…