The Mechanic has been dominating the Netflix charts since premiering on the platform earlier this month, and its sequel is hiding on a streaming service you may not know about. Mechanic: Resurrection, which returns Jason Statham to the role of Arthur Bishop five years after the original, can be streamed on Freevee, the Prime Video extension service that allows users to stream movies and TV shows for free with ads. Mechanic: Resurrection unfolds as Arthur's most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life to force him into assassinating three targets while also making it look like an accident. In addition to Statham, The Mechanic 2 also added Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee Jones, and Michelle Yeoh to its cast, and the film currently sits at a 31% score from critics and a 40% rating from general audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
While Simon West directed the original Mechanic, Dennis Gansel was tapped to direct the sequel. Gansel is a German filmmaker who also worked as a director on Berlin, I Love You, the romance drama featuring a large collective of stories starring Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren, and Luke Wilson. Philip Shelby and Tony Mosher teamed up to write the script for Mechanic: Resurrection. Before his work on The Mechanic 2, Shelby also worked as a scribe on Survivor, the 2015 crime thriller starring Pierce Brosnan. Mosher recently worked with Antonio Banderas and Ben Kingsley on Security, the 2017 action thriller which was directed by Alain Desrochers. Rachel Long and Brian Pittman also made contributions to Mechanic: Resurrection's script, but are uncredited.
What Will Jason Statham Star in Next?
Statham will star alongside David Harbour and Michael Peña in Levon's Trade, the action thriller from director David Ayer which is due in theaters on January 17. Statham previously worked with Ayer on The Beekeeper, the action flick which has been a major success on Prime Video. Statham will also reprise his role as Deckard Shaw in Fast X: Part 2, the final Fast & Furious movie. He's also been confirmed to star as Cole Reed in Mutiny, an upcoming action thriller from Jean-François Richet which also stars Annabelle Wallis.
Mechanic: Resurrection stars Jason Statham and Tommy Lee Jones and was written by Philip Shelby and Tony Mosher and directed by Dennis Gansel. Stay tuned to Collider for future streaming updates and watch Mechanic: Resurrection on Freevee.
Fans Alarmed by Jessica Alba's Stunning New Instagram Photo
With a growing number of Hollywood stars drawing attention for increasingly slim appearances, Jessica Alba has become the latest celebrity to spark discussion online over her physique.
Alba recently shared an Instagram photo dump highlighting some of her August moments so far. The first photo showed the actress posing for a selfie in a tiger-stripe bikini, putting her slender frame on display. She accessorized the look with gold jewelry and sunglasses.
The rest of the carousel featured snapshots of the Honest founder golfing with her youngest son, spending time with her daughters, relaxing in the sun, enjoying campfires with friends and sharing moments with her boyfriend, Danny Ramirez.
Jessica Alba Fans Point Out Her Recent Weight Loss
However, many fans focused on the first bikini photo and expressed concern about Alba's appearance, with some speculating about weight-loss drugs despite there being no confirmation that she has used them.
"Another one lost to Ozempic," one person wrote.
Another said, "Not another Ozempic girl, she was so fine."
"Jessica, we love you but don't turn into Ariana Grande," another commenter wrote, referencing the singer's own recent appearance and the speculation surrounding her weight.
Another fan simply wrote, "I hope all is well," while someone else commented, "Not looking healthy at all. So sad."
Others pushed back against the criticism, arguing that Alba's body should not be subject to public scrutiny.
"People shaming her for the way she looks need their head examined. It's none of your business and it's also the reason women are so self-conscious of their bodies. Mind your business and your manners," one person wrote.
Hollywood Stars Face Health & Weight Loss Concerns
The online conversation surrounding the mom of three comes amid a broader trend of celebrities being scrutinized over their changing appearances. Stars including Charlize Theron, Anna Faris, Ariana Grande and Jenna Ortega have all faced public speculation about weight loss, health or the use of medications such as Ozempic.
While dramatic transformations among celebrities have long attracted attention, recent conversations have increasingly centered on stars who were already petite and now appear noticeably slimmer.
However, without confirmation from the individuals themselves, speculation about the reasons behind someone's weight or appearance remains just that—speculation.
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