IsHobbs & Shawconnected to another Jason Statham movie?

Very, very mild spoilers below.

Seems like a weird fit for Shaw, right?

Well, he says its from a job I pulled in Italy.

InThe Italian Job, Statham plays Handsome Rob, the ladies man and wheelman of the crew.

Huh, sounds familiar, as Shaw proved to be both inHobbs & Shaw.

Plus, Handsome Rob is such a fake name.

And lets not forget thatItalian JobandFate of the Furiouswere both directed by F. Gary Gray.

What does that mean?

I dont know, but I like the connection!

EW already strung together theRock Cinematic Universe, so have we now finally formed the Statham Cinematic Universe?

Dont say I didnt warn you if Wahlbergs Charlie Croker pops up inHobbs & Shaw 2as that mysterious voice.

Hobbs & Shawis now in theaters.