The Meg 2.The High-Rise director is set to take on the sequel to the 2018 shark-centric Jason Statham blockbuster, and has confirmed the actor’s claims that it will start filming early next year.Asked by NME when production commences, Wheatley replied: “January, if what Jason Statham is saying in the press is to be believed, yes.”Elaborating on conversations he has had since with Statham, the director said: “Yeah, yeah. I’ve talked to him a few times.