In his first public statement since sexual battery allegations against him in December, Vin Diesel said he’s sticking with the “Fast & Furious” franchise and confirmed the next film is its last. He did not address any misconduct or the lawsuit brought against him.

Late last year, a civil action filed against the star alleged the “Fast & Furious” star forcibly groped and molested former staffer and plaintiff Asta Jonasson during the production of “Fast Five” in the fall of 2010.

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While the “Fast & Furious” franchise has seen directors come and go over the course of more than 10 films, Justin Lin is often thought of as the one filmmaker to really cement his legacy with the films, directing five of the features. He was set to direct the final two films in the main ‘Fast’ series of films, also, but right before production was to begin on “Fast X,” he abruptly departed the project.

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The tease at the end of “Fast X” hinted at it, but now it’s official: THR reports that Dwayne Johnson will return to the “Fast And Furious” franchise for another installment. So does that mean Luke Hobbs will return for “Fast 11“? Not so fast: this new film isn’t that one, “Fast 12,” or even a spinoff like 2019’s “Hobbs and Shaw.” Instead, the movie will serve as a bridge between “Fast X” and its sequel, with other “Fast And Furious” also involved.

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With every new ‘Fast & Furious’ film, Vin Diesel and Co. add new names to the ever-growing cast. For the newest film, there are folks like Jason Momoa and Brie Larson, who are now big names in the ‘Fast’ universe. One of the other new additions to the cast is Alan Ritchson, of “Reacher” fame, who joins in a pivotal role in “Fast X.” But according to the actor, he wasn’t the first choice for the role, and instead, the ‘Fast’ producers had a much bigger name in mind.

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As expected, “Fast X” was released on Friday and debuted at #1 pretty much all over the world. It’s clear, even after 10 main films and one spinoff, Vin Diesel’s action franchise is still beloved by fans. And while we still have one (or two) more main ‘Fast’ films in the future, it definitely appears that the franchise will be going on long after the primary story reaches its conclusion.

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It’s here, folks. We are finally able to see the finale of the “Fast & Furious” franchise with the new film, “Fast X.” Well, okay, not the true finale. This is just Part 1 of what is scheduled to be a two-part finale, but it might actually get extended to three parts if Vin Diesel has his way. So, really, “Fast X” is part one of a final trilogy of films.

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The average trailer is probably just over two minutes. Ultimately, these things serve as a tease for the final film, and the purpose is to show just enough that you’re going to entice someone to spend their hard-earned money on a movie ticket. Two minutes is a good length. Well, Vin Diesel likes to go over the top with his “Fast & Furious” franchise, pushing the limits of decency with regard to the laws of physics, common sense, and film budgets.

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For a multi-billion-dollar franchise that has lasted more than 20 years and spans more than 10 films, the “Fast & Furious” film series has largely been written by a relatively small group of people. Chris Morgan, most notably, single-handedly wrote the scripts for the fourth through the eighth films in the franchise. And the last two were co-written by Justin Lin alongside a couple of other guys.

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What’s the most popular cinematic franchise in the world right now? The answer seems murkier than it did two years ago. The formerly preeminent “Star Wars” universe has shifted to episodic TV with Disney+ series like “Andor” and “The Mandalorian.” Meanwhile, Marvel Entertainment’s movie empire slumped a bit in 2022 despite decent turnouts for “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” 

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That means the road is clear for Dom Torretto and a cohort of speed demons to burn rubber all the way to the bank with “Fast X,” the tenth installment and eleventh overall film in the “Fast and Furious” franchise. 

Reportedly the first of a two-part conclusion to the street racing saga, “Fast X” features the return of star and series engine Vin Diesel alongside supporting players Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Jordana Brewster, and John Cena.

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When it was announced that Jason Momoa was joining the cast of “Fast & Furious 10,” it was sort of a “duh” moment, right? Of course, Momoa was set to star opposite Vin Diesel in an action film. These ‘Fast’ films love their muscly hunks and Momoa might be one of the hunkiest muscle men in Hollywood right now. And apparently, according to the actor, he’s going to enjoy his time in the ‘Fast’ film because he’ll get to flex those muscles as the villain.

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Helen Mirren is a living legend and one of the best actresses to ever grace film. So, when it was announced, years ago, that she was happily joining the ‘Fast & Furious’ film franchise, people were slightly taken aback. The Helen Mirren in a ‘Fast & Furious’ film? Now, after three appearances in that franchise, Mirren is a fixture in Vin Diesel’s “family.” And according to the actress, this isn’t by mistake. 

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Sometimes there’s a casting announcement that just feels right. A situation that you might not have imagined would happen but when you read it, you’re like, “Yep, that’s about right.” Well, today’s bit of obvious news is that Jason Momoa is joining the “Fast and Furious” franchise.

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According to THR, Jason Momoa is set to join Vin Diesel and the rest of the “family” in the upcoming “Fast and Furious 10.” While the exact role and plot details aren’t known at this time, it’s being reported that Momoa is likely set to play a villain role.

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The long-running feud between Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson, former co-stars of the “Fast & Furious” franchise, is well documented. Both have made their public jabs at the other. Both have flexed their proverbial pride muscles enough to rip their sleeves off. And shockingly, back in November, Diesel posted on social media about how he was asking Johnson to come back to the “family” for the final two ‘F&F’ films.

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Sean Baker has made a name for himself in the indie filmmaking world for plucking non-professional actors out of obscurity and turning them into stars in his features. And there’s maybe no better example of this than in the 2015 feature, “Tangerine.” But unfortunately, even if you shine bright in a critically acclaimed indie feature, that doesn’t necessarily mean you get a full Hollywood career. But you better believe Baker is going to do his best to make it happen. 

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There are few things more entertaining in the world of behind-the-scenes drama than the very public spat between Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson. Dating back to their time together in the ‘Fast & Furious’ films, it’s clear these men just don’t like each other. And yet, instead of keeping quiet, both of them are not above throwing little jabs at each other through the press, especially when the topic of a new ‘Fast’ film comes up.

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If you’re a fan of Dwayne Johnson, there’s a chance that you might be a fan of his work as a professional wrestler. And if that’s the case, you’re probably pretty entertained by the shit-talking that goes on between himself and Vin Diesel, dating back years now. Well, in a new interview with Vanity Fair, Johnson goes into the falling out between Diesel and himself on the set of the ‘Fast & Furious’ films, and why it’s unlikely the two are ever going to be friends.

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“F9,” the latest entry in the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise, exploded onto screens worldwide this May, garnering commercial success to the tune of some $700 million and giving the series an opportunity to live long past its upcoming tenth and eleventh installments. Helmed by series mainstay Justin Lin, who has directed most of the entries since “Tokyo Drift” in 2006, “F9” is making one more quarter-mile run at top speed as it arrives on home media today, featuring a director’s cut with 7 minutes of new footage.

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After everything is all said and done in 2021, it’s likely that “F9,” the latest addition to the “Fast & Furious’ franchise, could end up as the biggest box office hit of the year. In a world where “The Suicide Squad” and “Black Widow” are putting up fairly disappointing numbers, Vin Diesel’s action film is bringing cinemas hope that maybe things will turn around.

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Is there anything better than the feud between Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson? Honestly? I can’t think of anything that makes my day brighter than the news that one of those two A-list actors has publicly commented about the other. So, when Vin Diesel, in the promotion of the recently-released “F9,” talked about how he was the primary reason that Johnson turned in good performances in the ‘Fast’ franchise (thanks to “tough love”), it was only a matter of time before The Rock had his rebuttal.

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Any other year, it wouldn’t be a massive surprise that a ‘Fast & Furious’ film debuted with a huge box office total. But after a year of basically no theatrical releases and no major blockbusters, the fact that “F9” debuted with a $70 million estimated opening weekend is noteworthy. Not only is it the 3-day pandemic-era record for a major film, but when you combine it with the debuts of recent films like “A Quiet Place Part II,” “Cruella,” and “The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard,” it’s clear that the North American theatrical industry is making a strong comeback.

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Nine films later (10 if you count the ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ spinoff), it appears the ‘Fast & Furious’ Saga is entering its final quarter-mile stretch. And even though the film series is expected to end with a two-part finale, it appears that Vin Diesel, the godfather of all things fast and all things furious, already has the final scene in mind that will cap off the journey that began more than 20 years ago.

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Last year, action megastar Vin Diesel made headlines when he insisted that the release of the hotly anticipated ninth “Fast and Furious” installment – that ever-beloved media franchise that officially cemented Mr. Diesel’s legacy and made him the icon he is today – would not be delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, Mr. Diesel is prone to making hyperbolic statements in the press, particularly about the films he himself features in.

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Vin Diesel takes the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise seriously. Very seriously. Diesel’s love for the franchise goes so far as to put him in a position where he often talks about the ‘Fast’ franchise as if it’s “Citizen Kane.” And because of that passion and seriousness towards his car-racing, action spectacle film series (that’s really about family), he’s willing to be the leader that helps shape the rest of the cast and crew, even if that includes Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who apparently owes a lot of his acting ability to Diesel’s encouragement and guidance.

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Often, when you’re watching a new ‘Fast and Furious’ film, you will see whatever outlandish action is happening on screen and think to yourself, “Who the hell comes up with this stuff?” Well, in the case of the magnetic airplane from the upcoming “F9,” the answer is a nine-year-old kid. Literally.

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According to an interview with Empire, filmmaker Justin Lin, who directs the new ‘Fast and Furious film, aptly titled “F9,” explained that his son, Oqwe, was visiting him while he had to do meetings for the film.

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It’s not rare that characters change completely during the development of a film. From the initial draft of the script to the lines being read by an actor on set, the character can go through a ton of variations. And according to those that worked on the original “Fast and Furious” film from 20 years ago, Michelle Rodriguez’s Letty character was a completely different person from the first draft to the finished product.

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