Jason Statham lands villainous role in `Fast 7`

Los Angeles: `Transporter` star Jason Statham is reportedly set to star as the bad guy in the seventh installment of the speed action film franchise `Fast and Furious`.

The 45-year-old actor is set to play Ian, the older brother of `Fast and Furious 6` villain Owen Shaw, played by Luke Evans, reported Ace Showbiz. This is not the first time Statham has been associated with the `Fast and Furious` film franchise. Back in 2011, the `Parker` actor was offered the part of Owen before he turned it down and the role eventually went to Evans. In `Fast 6`, Vin Diesel is back as Dom and Paul Walker returns as Brian. The high-octane film will be released in the US on May 24. It also stars Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Gina Carano, Joe Taslim and Ludacris. PTI