Dwayne Johnsonhas gone from denying he’d ever return to theFast and Furiousfranchiseto getting his own standalone film.
Johnson, 51, joined the action-packed franchise’s fifth installment,Fast Five, in 2011, and co-starred opposite Jason Statham as Deckard Shaw in 2019’s spinoffHobbs & Shaw.
“I was firm yet cordial with my words and said that I would always be supportive of the cast and always root for the franchise to be successful, but that there was no chance I would return,” Johnson toldCNN. He alsoindicatedthe only reason he agreed to appear in 2017’sThe Fate of the Furiouswas not having to share any screen time with Diesel.
Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson.© Universal Pictures
Johnson posted a video on Thursday celebrating the newly announced Luke Hobbs film: “Yes, it is true. Hobbs is back.”
He also addressed his feud with Diesel head-on. “Last summer @vindiesel and I put all the past behind us,” he wrote. “We’ll lead with brotherhood and resolve - and always take care of the franchise, characters & FANS that we love.”
The rest of the cast for Johnson’s standalone film has yet to be announced. Featured alongside Diesel and Statham inFast Xare Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris, John Cena, Helen Mirren, Brie Larson, Charlize Theron, Nathalie Emmanuel, and the series’ newest additions Jason Momoa and Rita Moreno. The late star Paul Walker’s daughterMeadowalso makes a cameo.
source: people.com
