When thinking of comedians, people may not immediately think of Jason Statham, who is famous for his action roles. However, for comedy queen Melissa McCarthy, he proved to be an unexpecteԀ source of endless laughter during the filming of ‘Spy,’ reports People.

Melissa McCarthy, known for her on-screen collaborations with some of the funniest talent in the industry, usually keeps her cool and rarely breaks character. But Statham, the action hero turned comedic partner-in-crime, wore her down. “I broke [character] a lot with him,” McCarthy revealed, especially when the intense Statham was “so close to my face.”

Despite McCarthy’s best efforts, she admits to often succumbing to Statham’s comedic charm. She feared being seen as someone who laughed at her own jokes, saying that “in comedy, there’s nothing cruder” than laughing at her own humor. However, Statham, with his intense and unexpecteԀ antics, seems to be the exception.

It’s easy to classify Statham as just an action hero, but McCarthy begs to think otherwise. She believes he is an underrated comedian, recalling his performances in films such as ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’. In ‘Spy’, while Statham can be funny with ease, McCarthy faces his own challenges as he delves into his action-packed world.

Venturing into the realm of stunts and figҺting hasn’t always been a laughing matter for McCarthy. Recounting a particularly daring scene, she recalled a helicopter stunt where she was suspended 40 to 50 feet above the ground. “Jason Statham was literally crawling up my body like a ladder. I thought, ‘What am I doing and how did I get here?'”

Who would have thought that Jason Statham, the quintessential action hero, would be the one to irritate Melissa McCarthy on set? Their dynamic and unexpecteԀ chemistry behind the scenes paints a vivid picture of an exciting filmmaking experience. As the world looks at the actor in a new light, we can’t help but wonder: Is there anything Jason Statham can’t do?