Hannah Waddingham Cast Opposite Jason Statham in David Leitch Action-Comedy ‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’

Jason Statham will star in David Leitch’s action-comedy Jason Statham Stole My Bike, and Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham has now been set to appear in the film opposite him, Deadline reported July 15. The casting marks Waddingham’s first announced role in the project, following an earlier Deadline report about Statham’s involvement.

According to Deadline, the production has been filming since June, with work taking place in the UK and Malta. The report did not specify the characters Waddingham and Statham would play, nor did it outline the plot beyond the film’s action-comedy premise.

Leitch is directing the project, with Statham also tied to the film as the lead. Deadline characterized the project as an action-comedy and described the new casting as the first revealed pairing of Waddingham with the actor for the movie.

The announcement follows a period in which cast details for many studio and independent films are often held until later in the production cycle. Deadline described Waddingham as an Emmy winner for Ted Lasso, which has helped anchor her broader recognition in mainstream television alongside her move into feature-film work.

Deadline’s report said filming is currently underway, which typically affects when additional casting announcements, behind-the-scenes production updates, and distributor or release-planning details emerge. Until more information is released by the producers or distributors, the scope of the supporting cast and the film’s release timeline remain unconfirmed in the reporting.

Waddingham joins a project already associated with a high-profile action star and an established action-genre director. For studios and production teams, that combination can report a focus on large-scale production design and stunts, especially given the international location schedule described by Deadline for the UK and Malta.

Neither the casting announcement nor the production update included details on formal production permits, local filming schedules, or any community arrangements in the reported locations. Those details often surface later through local production notices, guild filings, or additional trade reporting as filming continues and crews rotate.

As production proceeds, additional information about the film’s cast, roles, and distribution strategy may be released in further trade coverage or through official studio communications. For now, the new development is the confirmed addition of Waddingham opposite Statham in a film that began shooting in June across the UK and Malta.