Woody Harrelson Replaces Jason Statham In This Upcoming Movie

Jason Statham and Woody Harrelson might not seem like two actors who have a lot in common, but we'll soon see how one will perform in a role initially offered to the other. Jason Statham recently pulled out of The Man From Toronto, the upcoming action-comedy film from director Patrick Hughes, and according to The Hollywood Reporter veteran actor Woody Harrelson has now stepped in to take the role.

Harrelson will play a professional assassin--the eponymous Man from Toronto--will is involved in a mix-up with a "New York City screw-up" played by Kevin Hart. Statham is said to have left the project over a disagreement regarding the film's age rating--he wanted to make an R-rated film, Sony insisted on making a "four quadrant" movie aimed at a wider audience.

Director Patrick Hughes has previously directed Red Hill, The Expendables 3, and The Hitman's Bodyguard. Shooting on The Man From Toronto is due to begin in mid-April, and a release date is set for November 20.

Woody Harrelson has been busy lately, having recently shot Venom 2, where he plays Carnage. That movie is due to release in October. Statham, meanwhile, is now set to have a quiet 2020, but will star in Guy Ritchie's Cash Truck in 2021.