Jason Statham: Melissa McCarthy is hard!

Jason Statham thinks Melissa McCarthy could take Vin Diesel out with a frying pan.

The movie hardman has teamed up with funny woman Melissa for new flick Spy, which tells the story of an unlikely undercover agent taking down the bad guys.

The all star cast also includes Jude Law and Rose Byrne, with many of the actors taking to the red carpet in London, UK, last night for the premiere.

Jason is known for his tough roles, and has recently starred in Fast & Furious 7. He'd like to return to the car franchise, and says Melissa should come too.

“I’d certainly come back for the next one,” Jason told MTV News.

"[Melissa could] take Vin Diesel out with a frying pan."

Fast & Furious 7 marked the late Paul Walker's last film, with the actor starring in all seven of the movies. The franchise also boasts the likes of Vin, Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster, who have all been there since it launched in 2001.

Dwayne Johnson joined the cast as muscle man Hobbs in the fifth film, and backs Jason's idea of getting Melissa on board.

"She could kick Vin's ass for sure. That goes without saying. Vin's tough, though. I've fought him. But Melissa's tough, too. I've never fought her but we have common friends so I know how tough she is," Dwayne smiled.

"Kick my ass? Well, that's a whole other level of conversation we've got to have. Whole other level. Settle down, Melissa. You settle down, woman."