Today he is one of the most famous action actors in the world, starring in franchises such as Fast & Furious, The Transporter and The Expendables. But long before becoming a Hollywood star, Jason Statham had a job that very few remember.
In the early 90s, the then athlete and model appeared in the music video for “Comin’ On” by British electronic music band The Shamen. In the video, Statham appears completely oiled up, dancing in eye-catching leopard-print briefs, surrounded by a psychedelic aesthetic typical of the rave culture of the time.
The images have resurfaced on social media and quickly went viral. Many users simply could not believe that the serious and relentless action hero was the same young man starring in those extravagant choreographies.
Before dedicating himself to film, Statham had been part of the British national diving team and worked as a model for various brands. It was precisely that period that eventually led him to take part in advertising campaigns and music videos, long before director Guy Ritchie discovered him and offered him his first major role in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998).
More than three decades later, that music video continues to circulate online as one of the most curious facts of the actor’s career, proving that even the biggest Hollywood stars have a past that few imagined.
Here is the video: