Vin Diesel Says ‘Fast Forever’ Is the “Best Script” He’s Read in Decades: “I Am Still Crying”

Vin Diesel is very pleased with the script for the 11th Fast & Furious film. The film starred franchise regulars Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Jordana Brewster and Sung Kang, alongside Jason Statham, John Cena, Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron, Jason Momoa, Brie Larson and.

He also teased a reunion between Dom and the late Paul Walker’s character Brian O’Conner. “That is what you’re going to get in the finale,” Diesel said.

What Happened

Walker, who played Brian throughout the franchise, died in a car crash on Nov. Furious 7 was still in production at the time, so his remaining scenes were completed using CGI, archival footage and his brothers Caleb and Cody Walker as stand-ins.

• Fast Forever will follow 2023’s Fast X, directed by Louis Leterrier.

• A sequel to Fast X was originally expected to open in theaters in spring 2025 before being delayed.

• Diesel, who is best known for portraying franchise leader Dominic Toretto, announced in February 2024 that the next film would serve as the finale.

Key Details

Fast & Furious franchise has grossed more than $7 billion worldwide.

• Peacock is also developing a TV series based on the films.

What Reports Say

Coverage of the story so far points to:

• Continued reporting by The Hollywood Reporter as more details emerge