Tommy Lee Jones, Jessica Alba roped in for 'The Mechanic' sequel

Tommy Lee Jones, Jessica Alba has joined the sequel of 'The Mechanic' that already stars Michelle Yeoh and Jason Statham, it has been revealed.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the movie made under the banner of Summit Productions will release the next installment in the Millennium Films action franchise in January, 2016.

Dennis Gansel will be directing the sequel which has been named 'Mechanic: Resurrection', which follows the hitman Arthur Bishop (Statham) as he struggles to complete a list of assassinations of the most dangerous men in the world.

Avi Lerner, William Chartoff, David Winkler and Frank DeMartini are producing the project.