I know, a lot of the films I’ve done, it’s obvious I’m going to beat up six guys and just walk out the door. There’s not a lot of motivating factors – it’s just action for the sake of action.
JASON STATHAMGuy Ritchie, he thinks going to drama school is the worst thing in the world.
More Jason Statham Quotes
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People like to pigeonhole you.
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I endured many weeks of it, but I had a big background in martial arts and fighting as a kid, so kind of all the problems got brushed away and I was ready.
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Every actor has a strength, and sometimes you just respond to things that you see yourself better at. I’m aware of what I can and can’t do.
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I’m prepared to take risks. And every movie that I do is a risk. No one knows what the movie is going out turn out like.
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I was a sportsman for years. I’ve always had a physical background. I’ve always had an interest in boxing and fighting. To get physical in films is a dream. I love it.
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I love Tony Jaa. He’s one of the best and most capable martial arts stuntmen in the world.
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Some of my favorite movies are action movies. You want something good to say. That comes from good writing. But writing is not a skill I possess, unfortunately.
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Do 40 hard minutes, not an hour and a half of nonsense.
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A lot of actors are frustrated because they want to do things that are different and test themselves. Character actors are always looking for something the opposite of what they did.
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I like Jackie Chan because I’ve been a fan of Jackie’s forever. He’s broken every bone in his body for his commitment and dedication to doing his own stunts. So he’s the real deal.
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One of the toughest guys in the world is Randy Couture – he is the true epitome of what a tough guy is.
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The fight training was very extensive, a lot of stretching, a lot of coordination of balance exercises.
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I’m not fixed in any genre. I love all kinds of films. The essential thing is; you have to have good material. If you have the filmmaker, and the material, and the script is good, you can start from there.
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Sometimes there are people who don’t know how to make action movies – and that situation isn’t a good one.
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I’m used to being efficient and a guy that can do more than the average guy can.
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