After a decade-long hiatus, the high-octane Crank franchise is revving up for a long-awaited third installment, set to hit theaters in 2024. Reuniting original stars Jason Statham, Amy Smart, and Clifton Collins Jr., Crank 3 looks to deliver the same adrenaline-fueled thrills that made the first two films cult favorites among action enthusiasts.
Picking up several years after the events of 2009’s Crank: High Voltage, the new sequel finds Chev Chelios (Statham) once again thrust into a frantic, life-or-death struggle, this time against a ruthless new adversary with a dark connection to his past.
“Chev has been laying low, trying to move on with his life,” Statham revealed in a recent interview. “But when an old enemy resurfaces with a score to settle, he’s forced back into the game, fighting for his very existence in the most intense and bizarre circumstances imaginable.”
In typical Crank fashion, those “bizarre circumstances” are sure to push the boundaries of plausibility, as Chelios finds himself battling an array of threats while relying on an increasingly outlandish array of experimental medical treatments to keep his adrenaline-fueled heart pumping.
Returning to the director’s chair are the filmmaking duo Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, who helmed the first two Crank movies with their signature high-energy, hyper-stylized visual flair. Promising to up the ante with even more outrageous stunts, breakneck pacing, and outlandish plot twists, Neveldine and Taylor appear poised to deliver a sequel that will leave audiences breathless.
“Working with Jason again is always a thrill,” Neveldine stated. “He’s such a dedicated and fearless performer, willing to go to any lengths to bring this character to life. And with Amy and Clifton back in the mix, we have the perfect ensemble to take the Crank legacy to the next level of madness.”
Indeed, the reunion of Statham, Smart, and Collins Jr. is sure to delight fans of the original films. As Chelios’ on-again, off-again love interest Eve and his former ally Verona, the two actors will once more be integral to the protagonist’s personal stakes and the increasingly desperate circumstances he finds himself in.
While plot details remain tightly under wraps, early reports suggest that Crank 3 will pit Chelios against a cunning, high-tech adversary with a sinister agenda, forcing him to utilize all of his resourcefulness and physical prowess to survive. And with the filmmakers promising to up the ante in terms of visual audacity and sheer unpredictability, fans can expect a wild, unforgettable ride.
“The Crank movies have always been about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, both in terms of action and storytelling,” Neveldine added. “With this next chapter, we’re going to take that philosophy to the extreme, delivering something that’s bigger, crazier, and more unforgettable than ever before.”
For action junkies and devotees of the franchise, the prospect of reuniting with Chev Chelios for another round of high-octane chaos is sure to generate significant anticipation. And with the creative team behind the original films firmly at the helm, Crank 3 looks poised to deliver a sequel that will leave audiences’ hearts racing long after the credits roll.
