Jason Statham Nearly Drowned Filming The Expendables 3

Jimmy talks to the action star about his movie The Expendables 3 and Jason's near-death experience on set.
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Jason Statham Nearly Drowned Filming The Expendables 3
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[@Charles-bn4cd]

Jason is such an underrated actor. He's so badass.

[@OrderOfTheGash]

+Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez Hows the sandlot doin? epics

[@pajtim9079]

he's well rated i think.

[@TheInfamousWolf]

+Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez Couldn't agree more.

[@jersonatilo9190]

under is down.... over is up..... u mean overrated

[@jersonatilo9190]

Elia Meyer oh. I did not know that. Thanks. Sorry Rodriguez.

[@samhaokip9126]

This man's accent is gold. I mean it goes very well with his looks.

[@oriondogofwar3517]

ghost

[@shijinbadarudeen9920]

I love his accent

[@bossman5286]

He needs to voice a call of duty character if they ever did a mw4

[@samhaokip9126]

LM21 Games hell yeah his' is the kind of voice that would go well with an fps game character

[@DarknessInferno15]

Do none of you know that he was in the original Call of Duty? I'm surprised at that.

[@Zelphyn]

His accent, body, even his jawline. This man is born to be an action star. Just oozing with swag and appeal.

[@Tnmyp_URAL]

how do you like the new Russian series with deepfake face Jason Statham ? pmzjason

[@las995]

Dont forget his voice

[@faolan1686]

The fact that he was an Olympic diver probably saved his life.

[@ndk4]

well said

[@oneworldfamily]

I did not know that.

[@keystonestatewarrior3358]

Didn't know that. He strategically omitted that part. Very "actor" of him to do so. Also explains why no one saved his ass and Stallone only did offer a towel.

[@condutchak]

I was thinking the same thing

[@gilzineto]

he was a diver, not a riser!

[@slothfromthegoonies8201]

I can't believe that guy's almost 50. He looks great.

[@holdshiftt2run308]

+Sloth from The Goonies Doesn't look a day over 40.

[@holdshiftt2run308]

Vince Carter true. Look at the body though. I am straight, but still. That dude has a fit body.

[@fatimaabdullah3657]

what!50 woow

[@MrKarlozz]

Vince Carter Lol - he looks pretty much his age

[@slothfromthegoonies8201]

MrKarlozz I don't know many 50 year olds with that kind of physique.

[@BenjiPrice502]

Jason is the most manly man of all man time

[@BenjiPrice502]

***** lol

[@Shane23Armada]

Dominic destroys him though lol.

[@hawkyhawk]

only coz dom got an erection jason was like okay you win

[@tommymccarthy3412]

Benji Price vinnie jones

[@DiamondDead]

Nope. Hugh Jackman is.

It's so nice to hear him laughing!! Such a nice laugh. He never laughs in the movies! 😍😍😍😍

[@jasonstatham506]

Hello thank you for following me has one of my biggest fan and I'm highly appreciated

[@Nathaniel066]

Man his life is really like his movies

[@lightscameronreaction6860]

Jason is a cool guy that I would not mess with.

[@jessicagallagher8810]

Cameron French Maybe they should have just called the movie bad ass mother fuckers!

[@brainnotfound337]

This guy should be the one played hitman: agent 47

[@hatr3dc0ptor]

***** my thumbs do not go up any more

[@vaishakkunder9159]

He was offered the role

[@69Solo]

Timothy was perfect for this role. Too bad he was replaced. Even Jason was my first choice. But Timothy was excellent.

[@69Solo]

@Abhy Gaming Timothy Olyphant.

[@akirk1471]

That's what I was saying.

[@grayhat3070]

Jason seems like the kind of guy you want around when you go drinking, great jokes and you know no one will look for trouble with the #1 bad ass actor next to you.

[@johnoneill9902]

The dude defies the natural laws of biology. He looks EXACTLY the same as he did in Snatch 16 years ago. He hasn't aged a day.

[@bubaa1218]

+John O'Neill they need to get Rhonda Rowsey out of the movie shit she sucks as an actor

[@johnoneill9902]

Triatan Albrecht​ but... but THOSE titties! 😆

[@furkanbozdag8198]

John O'Neill What titties

[@SocietateaAscendenta]

Yeah! It would have been so cool, in my youth, to have a friend like Jason! Oh, man...

[@Suhdudeb]

Jason's voice and accent is sooo made for action movies.

[@oliverr6246]

Even the Black Sea can't mess with Statham.

[@chunmingho6108]

The fact that he was an Olympic diver probably saved his life.

[@applebees7127]

I think Jason statham is a vampire. I don't think he ages.

[@Locadel2003]

Exaclty. The Meg is a movie about that. Jason statham vs a gigantic shark😂

[@Jibbey]

They were filming in my country and I wasn't aware. The tears are real.

[@Nikkbeats_]

Lol

[@gregthompson5580]

I know how you feel.

[@xMsry7]

It's a shit film so it doesn't matter

[@GTV333]

Dont worry it doesnt count. Those were manly tears

[@Abraksas112]

***** well, even it was the shittiest movie of all times, still Statham, Sly, Arnie, Snipes, Ford, Gibson, Terry Crews, Li, Lundgren, Banderas and some others on set. That'd be enough for me :D

[@NickLiang]

Jimmy's erratic movements is making Jason flinch lol

[@hannahkay2010]

the guy is always ready to dodge a hit hahahahaha

[@oliverpayne1653]

looool

[@williammclaughlin811]

Love this man he is so down to earth. Like most of his movies too and the way he acts he certainly convinces me

[@otsme8011]

I think Jason statham is a vampire. I don't think he ages.

[@donnajean22]

Haha!

[@MrAliveanddying]

YoungFly Dakta too far. Way to far

[@IncrediibleHauck]

ots me no he’s just English 😂

[@dastanharris]

He refuses to age..that's why

[@drewsaluk6860]

Reza and Ashley I disagree. They aged very well, but it is still clear they aged

[@artvandelay9248]

Jason Statham: I got a hamster ball at my house. Jimmy Fallon: How? Jason Statham: I fucking made it, didn't I?!

[@SwantonSexBomb]

Art Vandelay Brits enable rhetoric and sarcasm like no other people. Great banter.

[@nicknickb]

+SwantonSexBomb bants

[@toughteddy4746]

If you compare him go other guests you can see he just makes it so comfortable he’s laughing practically the whole time and just seems so genuine and nice

[@aprilmenchaca2269]

His story had me feeling panicked, God bless him glad he made it out.That's someone you want on your team, he tested it out before his crew got on to film the movie, smart move Jason Statham you may have just prevented a great tragedy right there

[@savagepinksock]

I mean Im not gay... but

[@AshCharinda]

Nah you're gay!

[@savagepinksock]

Say whaaaat ... well are you single ;)

[@AshCharinda]

Let's get to know each other first ya know........

[@savagepinksock]

I wanna get to know your insides first

[@AshCharinda]

Alright then....First let me take a shit and not clean! : )

[@MrNiall027]

Jimmy fallon's laughter is so forcefully loud that every time he does laugh Statham rocks backward in his seat haha looks like he's being blasted away

[@clevelandcbi]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@philong3079]

lmfao

[@jennzy3103]

hahahahhahaha lols 😆😆😆

[@yellowblanka6058]

Forcefully forced laughter.

[@mattsbeamer]

I had to watch it again. made me laugh lol

[@Hansal07]

3:34 jason mimicking sylvester. So hilarious

[@roshanexe8094]

*drowning in water* everyone: panicking and dying 2:15 jason statham: hang on a minute......

[@danjp634]

That Arnold and Sylvester impression cracked me up

[@marcarriaga8833]

He's more bad ass then his movies

[@iamapokerface8992]

than*

[@night-seeker666]

@@iamapokerface8992 thin*

[@kaizarkthetitan0]

@@iamapokerface8992 grammar nazi

[@joycekumber2058]

This guy is dynamic. Looks , acting and accent full package

[@mayasonya966]

Hi accent is bomb af 💕💕💕🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@mayasonya966]

His*

[@Watspoppingo]

ikr and im a guy lol

[@tamyhope5441]

Complete opposite all yuh hear is old drunk white men at pubs have this accent not attractive trust me 😩

[@alexandrobas]

@Scousejordan pathetic

[@frankiemoore9127]

I have his accent 😂

[@TheCanadian0495]

I'm still mad that he wasn't cast in the Hitman movie... those games were seriously like designed with him in mind. XD

[@Hoganply]

+White Wolf I think reading the script kind of clinched it for him.

[@mikkelgramkow3892]

Nice profile picture

[@Smiltesei]

agreed.

[@alex_MCMXCV]

+White Wolf holy shit , thats it !!! that was in my mind for a while but i never actually thought of it.

[@moonrider4810]

+White Wolf he maybe good with action for hitman kind of staff.. but as you know people whole-wide know statham is good with car also.. so went people pick statham for that matter it will be action + car.. :)

[@CrownedGaming]

Lmao jimmy's impressions oh man...

[@nikkiliane7716]

+Nullik thats the point brah

[@linusdn2777]

he sounds like Michael Caine

[@Batmann_]

I think it's great when he mocks Jason's accent

[@Rey333Misterio]

Jimmy: So what was it like ? Jason: It was... Jimmy: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

[@taishiren6365]

so weird to see him laughing , smiling

[@BlaBla-uh3hn]

yea...I'm used to seeing him snapping guys necks

[@MultiTomatojuice]

im dying

[@creamteam847]

Bla Bla lmfaoo

[@MaticValentan]

Just imagine him telling this story in Spy and over exaggerating every single detail :)

[@jasfay7219]

omg 😂😂

[@abdullahaasim2840]

hahaah .😂😂

[@bharatchauhan7859]

that would've been gold.

[@LadyVoldemort]

LoL, that's one my most favorite role of him... 🤣🤣🤣 He's just as hilarious as he's cool!

[@jm64XD]

Omg yes! By far my favorite comment 🤣

[@Amyleebrant]

Most I've seen Jason laugh, considering the roles he plays. Great guy.

[@jerrystuch6723]

Wow I never knew that. Thank God you survived Jason. Not only would that have been a terrible loss to the entertainment world but for your family too. I’m so happy that you came out of it.

[@cordeliadaniels7737]

Dear Jerry Stuch , well said !

[@graddeos]

he was being a bit overdramatic. He was an olympic diver after all. Its no surprise that Stallone only really offered a towel.

[@dwaynecox2002]

For real. Tragedy was avoided all around.

[@tuahanayyer3122]

Wow, how charming his personality is !! Jason is one of the best actor I've ever seen. I read some facts about him, he usually brings his live stunts to the scenes. Best Actor ever.

[@Account-vx1gf]

Damn, Jason is one of the few people that makes bald heads look cool

[@michaelboston5589]

Well, apart from him, Terry Crews, bouncers, strongmen and fighters, being bald sucks.

[@user-it5po2dq9w]

@@michaelboston5589 Dwayne Johnson

[@leoboy2234]

@deadlyvexx99 TV 😆😆

[@jonrixbus]

@@michaelboston5589 Pep Guardiola

[@TokyoKazama]

Wesley Snipes looks like an old woman in that picture. Wtf?! hahahaha

[@Abraksas112]

was thinking exactly the same thing :D

[@Back4Huss]

haha lol, i tought that person was a women LOOL,i didn't realyise that was wesley snipes

[@Abraksas112]

***** if I didn't know it was Wesley Snipes I would've thought "who's that chick" :D

[@JohnDoeL337]

ik,r ?

[@p0mfg0rzk]

i already jerked off to it, too

[@lebotube64]

Good thing he's an ex okympic swimmer

[@tarik44100]

+tom smith Oh the irony...

[@tarik44100]

+tom smith Well... his truck dived into the water this time, almost getting him killed.

[@hearmenow909]

Not Olympic, or a swimmer. He was a commonwealth diver.

[@moonrider4810]

Jimmy Fallon "Did you anything..? wasn't it dark..?" Jason Statham "Nah.. I mean they didn't call it Black Sea for no reason.." Hahahaha.. :D

[@tancheto85]

That is stupid. The name has nothing to do with the color of the water. Google it.

[@moonrider4810]

tancheto85 your the one is stupid.. did you not watch.. its not because the sea is black or blue.. but when Jason says when he was in the sea.. he mean it because it was dark.. he was trap inside his truck when those accident occur.. he manage to escape thanks to his training during his time as navy seal army..

[@Samuelbell99]

+Moon Rider except for no, he wasn't a seal

[@stefaniadjelebova]

+Moon Rider they don't call it The Black Sea because it's dark underwater but because of all the shipwrecks, deaths and storms that have happened over time. She's not dumb or stupid, neither are you, even though you argue without the knowledge needed to do so. Jason's joke was great but it's still a joke, you can't get a hundred percent legitimate truth out of it. Умничкият той. ☺☺☺☺

[@borisgorchilov9372]

the black sea isn't black, its dark green

[@XeroFailGames]

the irony....he used to be an olympic diver....and he almost drowns lol

[@Marc-kr8pc]

The fact he was a diver is probably what saved him

[@tinahansenxo]

His voice and accent 😍

[@georgiaj5301]

Jason is a fantastic actor and so HANDSOME.

[@karnasingh860]

Jason : "So i was gonna die under 60 ft deep in the Balck Sea" Jimmy : " Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha "

[@MS-gv6jd]

glad jason survived. that was crazy though. btw jimmy's impression of arnold and sylvester are on point!

[@Lynxchillin08]

1:21 - That fake laugh, uuugggghhhhh.

[@imagineknowledge3122]

Lynxchillin08 lol

[@kevintorres6665]

Lynxchillin08 ii

[@mso008]

It's so cringy man

[@daphinekleckley3853]

I just love this man. Glad to know he has a great sense of humor. He's always so damn serious.. After, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, he's my next favorite. I love the tough guys that I believe are tough in real life. This man is a great actor.♥️♥️

[@mr.nobody9646]

The way he speaks..."you know eventually i come out to the surface, at that point jimmy..."killing it..

[@aaronnathaniel95]

jackie chan isnt there? wtf

[@KirbyCrossing]

Because he's smart not to be in it.

[@XxResident_PipsxX]

I think Jackie Chan retired from acting.

[@KirbyCrossing]

***** Nope, still going strong.

[@CanadianRM4]

He was busy directing a movie.

[@ryanalghuraybi]

ikr , he is funny as fuck

[@The1000Wiiu]

Jason is my favourite Actor!

[@rommelle7285]

Same

[@myrnamanduriao3947]

A fan from the Philippines. I love this man. Everytime I watch Netflix I scan first if there's a film of Jason Statam. May you have more film to make. GODbless you and your family. ❤️

[@jamespitman2373]

You just have to adore Jason Statham. He's like" Hang on a minute? How am I gonna get outta this? This is how it ends!"

[@369Shahin]

In other words: "Even when I'm not behind a camera. I'm still a fucking bad ass!" The dude saved himself 60 ft underwater! Boss.

[@trinibee09]

One of my fav actor..love him😊

[@dbunik44]

this man is also one incredible martial artist...a genuine badass

[@CH4V3ZD4B345T]

3:38 haha "You Need a towel"

[@Papamonday]

Ummmm....are the cameramen ok? Not sure if he mentioned.....

[@gtaplayer252]

No, they died

[@Pumpkin0_0]

Remember, he wasn't driving that fast.

[@Shnitzle4]

The camera men died.

[@witnessg431]

Yeah, they are ok. He said he was scared that he killed them. Remember that he was driving pretty slow and if you try searching, theres no mention of camera men dying on the set.

[@MauroTamm]

cameramen are expendables - whole 3 of them

[@mrrout1825]

Jason statham's accent is so unique we can recognize him blindfolded in a crowd

[@NimaSher]

How is he so non chalante and comical about this Horrific near death experience like it was just another day almost ??!! If I were an actor and something like this happened to me I'd be scarred for life ! He's super brave .

[@lucineidecalado6018]

Jason Statham e incrível , seus filmes são show adoooooro

[@billybabu]

What a story! You would have thought with the budget for the film the brakes would have been the last issue. True hero to come out of this situation without the help of anyone! Typically these days, people would sooner film your situation to show their friends rather than give you a helping hand ✋ Blessings from Wolverhampton England.

[@goktugify]

i love the accent he speaks , sounds fabulous it makes me want to relearn english for it. :D

[@aleciar2288]

I LOVE Jason. One of my fav actors.

[@princeaugustin1991]

Hand some, timing briskness ,charisma and diolouge delivery oh great superb . Excellent expression 🙏❤️🙏

[@rebeccai6517]

Just love his accent!!

[@whiteflower92]

I love his accent.. Just charming and cute

[@poolepaul4158]

Absolutely love Jason. My mate is an actor and was his body double for the film The Beekeeper currently being filmed.

[@JonnyMidnight870]

Love the Arnie and Sly impressions..... I lost it..... 🤣

[@LogiWanKenobi]

I wish Bruce Lee was still alive... I wonder if he would've accepted a part in this though. I don't think anyone now has the skill or knowledge he had.

[@QShaque]

I think he would and also he would have most probably played the master in kill bill movies.

[@comeoniknoweverything8227]

sh0rtaznant How is he a martial artist? ,which competition did he take part in?

[@mattmoore7471]

Lews206, I agree with everything you are saying but Bruce Lee is a real fighter. If someone off the streets walked up to Bruce he would destroy them. An Extra from Enter the Dragon challenged him and lost among many others. Jet Li is a good fighter but he is a competition fighter and an actor which is different to fighting in the real world because it's in a neutral environment. I've seen videos and interviews about Bruce from his friends and family and they have said that competing in tournaments isn't something Bruce was interested in. He only fought if he needed. Bruce was a Philosopher and enjoyed dancing and fighting wasn't his main thing. The only reason why he was taught martial arts is because he was bullied at a young age for having a girls name, Sai Fon which means "Little Phoenix" in Chinese , for being Asian and for being part German. The only reason why I would say Bruce would lose is because he would be 75 this year so wouldn't be moving like he did. Also Jet Li would have learned a totally different style or a much improved style of martial arts.

[@LogiWanKenobi]

sachit mann Since when did fighting in a competition determine whether or not a person was a martial artist or a dancer? Fighting in a competition (or not fighting) has nothing to do with a persons ability and skill... That's like saying someone isn't a surfer, *just because* they've never been pulled behind a boat on a boogie board. Or someone isn't a marksmen, *just because* they've never entered a shooting competition. Or someone can't ride a horse *just because* they've never entered in a rodeo... That's just silly... and stupid. Mostly stupid.

[@dude8wtf]

Lews026 well Lews, actually the reason why Bruce has never compete in competition is because he dont fight by the rules. Competition has rules because its more of a show that entertain. One of his interview he specifically told the interviewer that when he fights, he only fight to survive. Meaning he'll fight dirty, like poking in the eye or even breaking limbs.

[@Groaznic]

Am I the only one who noticed he said he drove over 2 cameramen and thought he killed them? Later he never tells us what happened to them. They're humans too, did they die??

[@araslimaj5912]

Obviously he didn't kill them

[@jamespitman2373]

As Kurt Russell mentioned in Fast and Furious 7: "He-s a legitimate English Badass". Jason Statham mentioned something in The Mechanic: "Good judgement comes from experience and a lot of that comes from bad judgement". Even though he's practically a lethal killing machine, I can't help but agree with him.

[@daminitiwari7779]

I'm in love with his accent ,i watch his videos again and again just to listen jason😍😍😍😍

[@umangjayaswal2712]

Yeah it's just gold, have you watched all his movies?

[@kobefonz]

"Hey Jason, you need a towel?" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@PrincesFARAKO]

i love jason's voice!

[@shyhelms]

I could listen to him talk for hours!

[@BoobooOreo]

always love his sense of humor .. :)

[@UzumakiX5series]

Lol, "do you need a towel?" hahaha

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

Wish i had his accent haha Jason's such a geezer!

[@TheComedyColosseum]

“Bullet-Tooth Tony” what a name. 😂😂

[@nickgames3149]

Great character from every movie! (Including cellular)

[@tatynicka1795]

I can listen to Jason talking all day...his accent OMG

[@Monkeded]

i’m so used to seeing him as a complete badass that it field weird hearing him laugh

[@imran_rasoli]

Thanks God he survived! He is one of my favorit actors!

[@jagi1975]

favourite*

[@imran_rasoli]

@@jagi1975 thanks for correcting me, always learning 😉

[@jagi1975]

@@imran_rasoli 🙌

[@imran_rasoli]

@@jagi1975 I just googled that word and both words are right dude. Now you've learned something new 😉

[@jagi1975]

@@imran_rasoli shit, nice!

[@TOADJOEL1]

I repeat and repeat and repeat and watching the accent part for xxx times......can’t stop laughing...😭😂🤣

[@nejobeigott2928]

How Jimmy do arnold and sly is hilarios AF !

[@rahjeel]

Jason looks like the guy who played Stannis Baratheon... just saying.

[@Itsnotdeliveryitsdiaddario]

So true

[@Alan_Alien]

"Stephen Dillane"

[@Prodigeris]

Adrian Gofredo Lol, i thought the same

[@dogetothemoon223]

Adrian Gofredo Yeah, you're right.

[@ronniefaaosofia1616]

So that's why I thought stannis was hot 😂 lol

[@angelbent1550]

i love him..super fanatic

[@omarkh3997]

That was quite funny !, the way he imitated Stallone hahaha

[@zerlyzerly7572]

Love love love Statham and I didnt know he also does interviews like this lol. And I must say he's a breath of fresh air, just natural❤

[@F1r3GamingHD]

Anyone find jimmy's laughter fake?

[@JohnDoeL337]

a lot of people do, by definition , a laughter is fake if the eyes don't smile; he over-exaggerates it..

[@illestspitter6992]

True and it's really annoying everytime !

[@slothfromthegoonies8201]

Yep.

[@mohammadshahade8753]

F1r3 all of his ass is fake.

[@vyranlaise8356]

What?? Come on! Everything in Hollywood is fake. I know I worked there. Every person I met was fake. The list was so long. When I got asked to be a stand in for the show, The Price Is Right. That was it. I was done there there fake shit. Watching that show growing up. I got pissed that show was fake to.

[@adubcampbell]

Unbelievable suit the greatest suit of all time! If I was gay there would a whole lot of ass ramming in that suit going on!

[@ghs7714]

You are bi. It.is ok. Rim.his ass

[@Beth-qx2lx]

Jason Statham one of the sweetest guys ever he is really a talent and talented he is amazing a wonderful actor and I bet he’s a great human being he is going to go down as a legend one of the best action fighter actors ever

[@chicaamira8673]

I love Jason he's so badass so talented everything with him goes Amazing 😍👏👏👏such a Wonderful actor

[@XxJoonAxX]

"You need a towel" :DD

[@LauraGarcia-rg9zu]

¿Alguien habla español? jajaja me encanta Jason, él es increíble 😂

[@CadenceJames]

I love his smile! You dont see it enough in his films lol

[@princefazza1749]

Hello my dear good fans thanks for the compliment how are you doing today greetings from the royal family..🌹🌷🥀🌹🌷🥀 [e-mail]

[@tistamakeleni8229]

I actually needed that translation🤣🤣🤣

[@TeamTurnover]

Statham forgot to bring his handy Austrian Arnold Schwarzenegger to save him... everyone needs an Austrian.

[@qhustler8556]

3:14😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rosarocha9198]

I love you're movies and you're beautiful smile.

[@sashaantonia554]

i love him...reppin uk like a legend