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Jason Statham (/ˈsteɪθəm/ STAY-thəm; born 26 July 1967) is an English actor and producer. He is known for portraying tough, gritty, or violent characters in various action thriller films and has been credited for leading the resurgence of action films during the 2000s and 2010s. By 2017, his films had grossed over £1.1 billion ($1.5 billion), making him one of the industry's most bankable stars. While working at local market stalls, Statham began practising Chinese martial arts, kickboxing, and karate recreationally in his youth. An avid footballer and diver, he was a member of Britain's national diving team and competed for England in the 1990 Commonwealth Games. Shortly after, he was asked to model for French Connection, Tommy Hilfiger, and Levi's in various advertising campaigns. Statham's history of working at market stalls inspired his casting in the Guy Ritchie crime films Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) and Snatch (2000). Both films were commercial hits, and they helped catapult Statham to stardom. He played supporting roles in the American action films Turn It Up (2000), Ghosts of Mars and The One (2001). From 2002 to 2008, he played the title role in the first three films in the Transporter film series (2002–2008), which solidified his status as an action star. In 2003, he appeared in the ensemble heist action film The Italian Job. He went on to play leading roles in the commercially successful films Crank (2006), The Bank Job (2008), The Mechanic (2011), Homefront (2013), Mechanic: Resurrection (2016), The Meg (2018), Wrath of Man (2021), Meg 2: The Trench (2023), and The Beekeeper (2024). Statham has also starred as Lee Christmas in the ensemble action film series The Expendables (2010–2023) and as Deckard Shaw in the Fast & Furious franchise (2013–2023), including the spin-off Hobbs & Shaw (2019), which he co-produced. His voice acting work includes the documentaries Thai Boxing: A Fighting Chance (2002), Truth in 24 (2008) and its 2012 sequel, and the animated film Gnomeo & Juliet (2011). Description above from the Wikipedia article Jason Statham, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
In "Mortal Kombat: Blood Reckoning," kingdoms are on the brink of collapse as a deadly alliance threatens to plunge the world into darkness. Following the mysterious disappearance of champion Liu Kang, the bravest and most powerful fighters are summoned to an epic tournament that will decide the fate of all kingdoms. The evil sorcerer Shang Tsung has resurrected fallen warriors and formed an alliance with the fearsome Emperor Shao Kahn, with the goal of resurrecting an ancient and destructive power known as the Deadly Alliance. Liu Kang, along with the battle-hardened agent Sonya Blade and the charismatic actor Johnny Cage, must face their most dangerous challenge yet: stop the Deadly Alliance and save the kingdoms from total annihilation. As the fighters engage in bloody and brutal battles, betrayals and unexpected alliances are revealed. Meanwhile, an enigmatic new warrior, Kassandra, joins the fight, unleashing her own deadly secrets and abilities. Under the direction of action master John Woo, the combat sequences reach new heights of intensity and spectacularity. Martial arts are intertwined with supernatural powers and ruthless brutality, creating a stunning visual spectacle. As the Deadly Alliance unfolds and the stakes rise, the heroes must confront their own inner demons as they fight for the fate of the kingdoms and the survival of humanity.
