David Ayer Won't Direct Jason Statham's The Beekeeper Sequel

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David Ayer, who directed The Beekeeper (2024) and A Working Man (2025) with Jason Statham, will not return to direct the planned Beekeeper sequel. The sequel is in development for Statham's franchise. Ayer has not seen the new project yet but says he remains interested in how it turns out.

• David Ayer directed The Beekeeper (2024) and A Working Man (2025), both starring Jason Statham.
• A sequel to The Beekeeper is currently in development.
• Ayer will not be the director on the sequel.
• Ayer has not viewed the sequel material yet and expressed continued interest in its outcome.