Reboot? Reset? Reimagining? Hollywood marketers have come up with many terms for remake. Now we have a new one: refuel. The action franchise “The Transporter,” which included three films and a TV series, is getting an oil change with a new leading man replacing Jason Statham as Frank Martin, the driver-for-hire who transports valuable packages for criminals.
In “The Transporter: Refueled,” opening Friday, Ed Skrein jumps behind the wheel. How does he stack up against Statham?
Jason Statham
Age: 48
Height: 5 feet 10 inches
Statham with longtime love Rosie Huntington-WhiteleyWireImageOrigin: Was a pro swimmer when spotted by a model scout. Later moved into films.
Real life badassery: Nearly died filming”The Expendables 3” when his truck’s brakes went out.
Significant other: Has been dating actor-model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley since 2010.
Bizarre side project: Starred in a 2003 UK ad for Kit Kat.
Ed Skrein
Age: 32
Height: 6 feet 1 inch
Skrein has ties to the “Game of Thrones” universe, having portrayed a Daario for a season.Getty ImagesOrigin: Was a teenage criminal, played Daario on one season of “Game of Thrones.”
Real life badassery: Once swam across the English Channel for charity.
Significant other: Lives in London with his longtime partner and their young son, Marley.
Bizarre side project: A music video for his rap song “We Run Them,” a sweet ode to jogging.
