“The Beekeeper, a 2024 American action thriller directed by David Ayer and written by Kurt Wimmer, features a cast including Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Bobby Naderi, Phylicia Rashad, Jemma Redgrave, and Jeremy Irons. After his compassionate landlady falls victim to a phishing scam, resulting in her suicide due to loss of her charity’s funds, former “Beekeeper” operative Adam Clay embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance against those accountable.
Released in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios via the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer banner on January 12, 2024, The Beekeeper achieved a worldwide gross of $152.7 million, ranking as the tenth-highest-grossing film of 2024.”
CHARACTERS
- Jason Statham portrays Adam Clay.
- Emmy Raver-Lampman appears as Agent Verona Parker.
- Josh Hutcherson takes on the role of Derek Danforth.
- Bobby Naderi is cast as Agent Matt Wiley.
- Minnie Driver stars as Director Janet Harward.
- David Witts plays Mickey Garnett.
- Michael Epp is featured as Pettis.
- Taylor James is cast as Lazarus.
- Jemma Redgrave portrays President Danforth.
- Enzo Cilenti appears as Rico Anzalone.
- Phylicia Rashad takes on the role of Eloise Parker.
- Jeremy Irons stars as Wallace Westwyld.
STORYLINE
etired educator Eloise Parker lives alone, with Adam Clay, a beekeeper, renting space in her barn. When Eloise falls prey to a phishing scam, losing over $2 million from a charity she managed and tragically ends her own life, Adam is arrested by FBI agent Verona Parker, Eloise’s daughter. Though later cleared, Verona reveals that the group behind the scam has long eluded the FBI’s grasp. Seeking retribution, Adam enlists the help of the enigmatic Beekeepers.
Adam tracks down the scammers’ headquarters, led by Mickey Garnett, and launches a destructive assault. In retaliation, Derek Danforth, a tech executive, orders Adam’s elimination. Adam confronts Mickey, resulting in a deadly showdown where Mickey meets his demise. Derek, alerted to Adam’s identity as a Beekeeper, becomes the next target.
Derek seeks aid from former CIA director Wallace Westwyld, fearing Adam’s pursuit. Wallace, in turn, mobilizes a team to thwart Adam’s assault on Derek’s call center. Meanwhile, Verona and her colleague anticipate Adam’s next move on Derek’s operations.
As Adam closes in on Derek, Verona uncovers Derek’s extensive network and warns of potential presidential jeopardy. With Derek’s refusal to evacuate, Adam breaches the call center, facing off against Wallace’s team and interrogating Derek’s associates. Verona reveals Derek’s dual roles to government agencies, foreseeing Adam’s intent to confront Derek and possibly the President. Wallace advises Derek to seek refuge with his mother, the President, under heightened security.
At the President’s residence, Wallace recruits mercenaries, including Lazarus, to halt Adam. Amidst escalating conflict, Adam reaches the President’s chambers, where truths are unveiled, leading to a showdown resulting in Derek’s demise and Adam’s escape. Despite opportunities to apprehend Adam, Verona refrains, allowing him to flee, concluding a gripping saga of vengeance and political intrigue.
