Vin Diesel, star of the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise, recently shared an exciting update for fans regarding the highly anticipated finale of the action movie series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Diesel took to Instagram to reveal that he had a meeting with the writers and team working on the planned finale for Universal Pictures’ action film series.
This announcement comes as the first public update on the film since Diesel’s former assistant filed a lawsuit against him for sexual abuse in December. The lawsuit alleges an incident from 2010 during the filming of ‘Fast Five’ at a hotel. Diesel, who also serves as a producer for the franchise, has vehemently denied any wrongdoing.
In his Instagram post, Diesel expressed the immense excitement surrounding the upcoming finale after the recent meeting with the writers and team. He shared, “Just finished our end of the week Fast meeting with the writers and the whole team… to say the excitement for our finale was incredibly powerful is an understatement. Wow. So exciting…”
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Acknowledging the dedication of fans, Diesel continued, “While everyone was heading into the weekend amped and excited, I thought of you all… reminded of the countless moments when your enthusiasm and passion became the driving force behind our creative journey. Your commitment to our saga has had a unique impact on its success and evolution… as my youngest daughter would say, it’s profound.”
Expressing gratitude to fans for their unwavering support of the franchise, Diesel concluded the post with a heartfelt message: “Thank you for being the backbone of this global saga that because of you, transcends the screen. This grand finale is not just an ending; it’s a celebration of the incredible family we’ve built together. Hope to make you proud!”
The statement holds significance amidst speculation about the impact of the legal case on the future of the franchise. ‘Fast X’, the 10th installment in the ‘Fast and Furious’ series featuring Diesel as the racing enthusiast Dom Toretto, premiered in May and garnered over $700 million worldwide. Additionally, another film featuring Dwayne Johnson and other members of the Fast crew is currently in development.
Diesel’s recent public appearance at the American Cinematheque Awards in Los Angeles marked his first outing since the legal proceedings. At the event honoring Helen Mirren, who had a role in ‘Fast X’, Diesel expressed gratitude to the Oscar-winning actress for inviting him to speak. Mirren, in turn, thanked Diesel while accepting her award.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a sequel to ‘Fast X’ directed by Louis Leterrier is scheduled to premiere on April 4, 2025. Fans can anticipate more updates and excitement as the ‘Fast and Furious’ saga continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
