The high-octane thriller will also film in Malta.

Cameras roll this week (w/c 9 September) on Mutiny, an action thriller starring Jason Statham and directed by Jean-Francois Richet.

Richet directs from a screenplay by JP Davis and Lindsay Michel, with Statham producing for his Punch Palace Productions and Marc Butan producing for MadRiver Pictures.

Statham plays Cole Reed, a fallen-from-grace ex-Special Forces and New York cop now working in private security. When he is framed for the murder of his friend Tibu, a billionaire Thai shipping tycoon, Reed must go on the run and find the real killer, a mission that uncovers corruption and an international conspiracy…

Sky Original Film has acquired the UK rights; Sky’s director of original film Julia Stuart said: “ ‘Mutiny’ was an irresistible project for us – a perfect combination of two action powerhouses Jason Statham and Jean-Francois Richet, which we know is going to deliver an unforgettable experience for viewers.

” ‘The Beekeeper’ was a huge hit for us, so it’s fantastic to add another Statham-powered title to our slate and to work alongside Lionsgate to bring this high octane project to international audiences.”