The Beekeeper’s surprising box office success has sparked rumors that Jason Statham would make a comeback in a fast-paced follow-up. The Beekeeper 2 is reportedly already in early development, with director David Ayer possibly returning to oversee the film, according to insiders close to the project, though no official confirmation has been made.

Though plot details remain under wraps, rumors suggest that The Beekeeper 2 will expand on the shadowy organization introduced in the first film. Statham’s Adam Clay, a former operative of the secretive “Beekeepers” program, is said to be facing an even greater conspiracy—one that could take his war on corruption to an international scale.

Some reports indicate that the sequel could introduce a new antagonist, possibly played by an A-list actor, with names like Idris Elba and Javier Bardem being floated as potential foes for Statham’s no-nonsense action hero. Additionally, fans speculate that Emmy Raver-Lampman’s FBI agent Verona Parker may return, possibly forced to work alongside Clay despite their initial conflict.