Jason Statham's Meta Comedy 'Jason Statham Stole My Bike' Adds Eddie Peng, Daniel Ings

Eddie Peng, Daniel Ings, and Artie Wilkinson-Hunt have joined the cast of the upcoming action-comedy “Jason Statham Stole My Bike,” according to a report from Variety. The film stars Jason Statham in a fictionalized, meta version of himself, a concept the outlet compares to Nicolas Cage's role in “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.”

Who is directing the film?

David Leitch is directing the project. Leitch’s production company, 87North, is producing alongside Black Bear, a frequent collaborator of Statham’s. The film also stars Hannah Waddingham, whose casting was recently announced.

When is the release date?

The screenplay was written by Alison Flierl, who created the story with Scott Chernoff. Kelly McCormick, Leitch, and Statham are among the film’s producers.

What else is known about the new cast?

The report highlighted the new actors' recent credits. Eddie Peng, a major star in Chinese-language cinema, recently starred in the Cannes award-winning film “Black Dog.” Daniel Ings has extensive television work, including roles in HBO's “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” and Netflix's “Sex Education.” Young actor Artie Wilkinson-Hunt's credits include the HBO series “C.B. Strike” and a role in the upcoming “Masters of the Universe” film.