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“Hobbs is back in the Fast and Furious
franchise,” Johnson said in a video message from Hawaii, wearing
a lei.
“The next Fast & Furious film you’ll see the legendary lawman in
will be the HOBBS movie that will serve as a fresh, new chapter
& set up for FASTX: Part II,” he added.
The "Fast & Furious" franchise has collected more than $7
billion at global box offices, making it the
fifth-highest-grossing franchise of all time.
The latest movie, “Fast X” starring Diesel and Jason Momoa,
debuted last month and landed the second largest global opening
weekend of the year, only surpassed by another Universal title,
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” It has earned more than $500
million at global box offices.
Johnson said he and Diesel have made amends.
“Last summer Vin and I put all the past behind us. We’ll lead
with brotherhood and resolve - and always take care of the
franchise, characters & FANS that we love,” he said in his post.
The “Moana” actor went on to explain that he has an “audience
first mentality” when it comes to his career and sends love to
the entire “Fast” family.
Franchise veteran writer Chris Morgan will return to oversee the
script for the upcoming project and develop Johnson’s portrayal
of the daring diplomatic security service agent he has played in
previous films.
(Reporting by Danielle Broadway; Editing by Mary Milliken and
David Gregorio)
(Photo: Cast member and producer Dwayne Johnson
poses at the premiere for "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs &
Shaw" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 13, 2019.
REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo)
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