The original Daario from Game of Thrones has been cast to replace Jason Statham in the upcoming Transporter reboot trilogy.
In what may be a game of casting musical chairs, Ed Skrein lost the role of Daario to actor Michiel Huisman in the upcoming season of Game of Thrones, but has found another, juicier part: the lead in The Transporter reboot.
Luc Besson’s EuropaCorp production company has revealed to Variety that Skrein has won the coveted role of Frank Martin as the series goes back to basics.
EuropaCorp CEO Christophe Lambert told the trade, “We searched everywhere to find a fresh face who had the potential to become an action movie star and we’ve found the right match with Ed Skrein, who’s not only a great actor but also has enough charisma and physical stamina to play Frank Martin with brio.”
Set to be directed by Brick Mansion’s Camille Delamarre from a script by Bill Collage and Adam Cooper (Tower Heist), the reboot is apparently the first part of a planned trilogy and will take place in the original 2002 film’s location of the French Rivera with the goal of exploring Frank Martin’s past more extensively.
This may be a shock to Statham fans, but never fear, as one franchise closes, another opens, and just last week movement on Mechanic 2 was announced.
The Transporter reboot is expected to begin shooting in June.
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