Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie’s New Movie Just Scored the Best Release News in 10 Years
After a decade in development, Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie’s long-gestating action thriller Viva La Madness has finally wrapped filming—putting the high-octane project one big step closer to release. Ritchie says cameras stopped rolling about a month ago.
Sometimes movie projects take a lifetime to actually happen—well, not literally, but a solid decade will do. That’s exactly what’s been going on with Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham and their long-awaited return to the British gangster playground. After talking about it for ten years (which is plenty of time for anyone to give up hope), their new film 'Viva La Madness' finally reached a pretty big milestone: cameras are done rolling.
Ritchie and Statham Wrap Up 'Viva La Madness'
Guy Ritchie himself just confirmed the news.
'Jason and I have been trying to make that for about 10 years or more, so it was a catharsis making it.'
Translation: this thing has been hanging over their heads for ages, and getting it finished was a relief.
If you’ve been following this project (or even wondering if it was just vaporware), it’s real now: filming wrapped about a month ago, and Ritchie says they’re deep into the editing process. No word yet on a release date—so don’t go blocking your calendar just yet—but at least the hard part is done.
Back to Classic Ritchie—With a Familiar Face
Let’s back up for a second. 'Viva La Madness' is based on the novel of the same name, and if you’re a fan of Ritchie’s mid-2000s crime movies (you know, the reason a lot of us actually know who he is), this movie is squarely in your wheelhouse. Ritchie describes the whole thing as 'great fun' and says it leans directly into the tone of the original book. Is the clue in the title? Sure, according to Ritchie.
The only real surprise is how long it took to get this one off the ground, considering the crime genre is Ritchie’s home turf and Statham might as well have 'gritty, sarcastic antihero' tattooed across his forehead.
Ritchie’s Dance Card: New Projects and Old Franchises
Right now, Ritchie is out and about promoting another action movie, 'In the Grey', which stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Eiza González, and Henry Cavill. Classic Ritchie setup: dark underworld, survival at all costs, and a reminder from him that 'in that world, you have to be smart, because if you’re not, you die.' (There are worse motivational posters, honestly.)
If you’re wondering whether he’ll ever go back to well-loved franchises like 'RocknRolla' or crank out another 'Sherlock Holmes' with Robert Downey Jr., the answer is... maybe. He’d 'love to' if everyone’s schedules magically line up, and he throws in that he 'adores Downey' and had a blast on those movies. Translation: nothing official, but the door’s open.
Quick Recap
- 'Viva La Madness' (finally) finished filming and is now in editing—the Ritchie/Statham collab people have been waiting a decade for.
- It’s based on the book of the same name, and according to Ritchie, it captures that signature crime-thriller vibe.
- No release date yet, but it’s officially in the can.
- Ritchie’s also busy with 'In the Grey', a new thriller starring Gyllenhaal, González, and Cavill.
- Possible sequels for 'RocknRolla' or 'Sherlock Holmes'? Not off the table, but don’t hold your breath.
If you’re a fan of Ritchie and Statham’s earlier chaos—or just ready for some clever criminal antics that actually feel like a Ritchie movie—this is the update you’ve been waiting for. Now let’s hope the wait for a trailer isn’t another decade.