Los Angeles, Feb. 28 -- Jason Statham is set to reprise his role in 'The Beekeeper 2', the sequel to the hit 2024 action-thriller.

The upcoming film, produced by Miramax, will be directed by Timo Tjahjanto, known for his work on the forthcoming Nobody 2.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, he will replace David Ayer, who helmed the first installment.

'The Beekeeper,' which followed a retired intelligence operative seeking vengeance after a tragic phishing scam led to the death of his landlady, was both a box office success and a critical favorite, grossing USD 153 million worldwide.

The film starred Emmy Raver-Lampman, Minnie Driver, Josh Hutcherson, and Jeremy Irons, alongside Statham.

Screenwriter Kurt Wimmer is returning for the ...