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  • Jason Momoa joining Vin Diesel in ‘Fast and Furious 10’

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON: Universal Pictures never fail to impress their fans! This time they are adding ‘Aquaman’ star Jason Momoa to play a key role in the upcoming part of Vin Diesel lead ‘Fast and Furious’ film series.

    As per The Hollywood Reporter, Momoa is in final negotiations to join the cast of what is being called ‘Fast and Furious 10’ as a working title.

    Reports suggest the plot details are being muffled and the ‘Aquaman’ actor could be one of the film’s villains.

    Justin Lin, who returned to the franchise with 2021’s ‘F9: The Fast Saga,’ is back to don the director’s hat. Longtime stars Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges and Sung Kang are also returning for the 10th installment.

    Charlize Theron, who first appeared in the eighth film, ‘The Fate of the Furious,’ and returned for F9, is also expected to be back.

    Diesel and Lin are producing the 10th installment.

    The search for a new star began after Dwayne Johnson refused to return to the franchise, despite Diesel’s plea for him to come back after skipping F9.

    However, because the script is still a work in progress, it is unclear whether Momoa’s part is protagonist or antagonistic in nature, or perhaps even both.

    It is unclear who else would return for Fast 10 which shoots this spring. Universal currently has the movie set for a May 19, 2023, release.

  • Fast and Furious 9 gets a new Indian release date

    By Express News Service

    The highly anticipated ninth instalment of the Fast and Furious series, F9, has a new Indian release date. The film will hit theatres in India on September 3. The film has already made its premiere in some parts of the world, including the US, Canada, China, Russia, and Korea.

    F9 is directed by Justin Lin, who co-wrote the script with Daniel Casey. According to the logline, F9 starts with Dominic’s (Vin Diesel) and Letty’s (Michelle Rodriguez) quiet family life off the grid with young Brian.

    Their quiet, peaceful world is drawn back into a world filled with danger and action, this time facing a dangerous threat, one that resurfaces old wounds for Dom in particular. Actors Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Chris Bridges (aka Ludacris), Nathalie Emmanuel, Helen Mirren and Charlize Theron are all set to reprise their roles. The film’s new additions include John Cena, Michael Rooker, Cardi B and Ozuna.

  • F9  gets Indian release date

    By Express News Service
    The highly anticipated ninth instalment of the Fast and Furious series, F9, is set to hit Indian screens on August 5. The film has already been released in some parts of the world, including the US, Canada, China, Russia, and Korea. Despite the mixed critical reception, the film has raked in over $500 million worldwide.

    The franchise enjoys substantial fan-following in India and the announcement makes it one of the biggest films set to release after a dry spell at the box office. Directed by Justin Lin, the film saw the return of franchise regulars including Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Tyrese Gibson, as well as new additions such as John Cena and Michael Rooker.

    Helen Mirren, who was featured in the franchise’s spin-off, Hobbs and Shaw, also appeared in F9. Moreover, Vin Diesel recently confirmed that the tenth and final instalment of the franchise will be released in parts, with filming set to commence in January next year.

  • Michelle Rodriguez, Justice Smith to co-star Chris Pine in ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ movie

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: “Fast and Furious” franchise star Michelle Rodriguez and “Detective Pikachu” actor Justice Smith will feature alongside Chris Pine in Paramount’s “Dungeons and Dragons”.

    The film is an adaptation of popular fantasy role-playing game, which was released in 2006.

    “Game Night” filmmakers Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley are set to direct the film from a script they wrote based on a previous draft by Michael Gilio.

    The plot details have been kept under wraps as of now, as per Deadline.

    “Dungeons and Dragons”, known for its war games, treasure hunts, campaigns, camaraderie and reversals of fortune, was previously adapted for the big screen in 2000 by New Line.

    The film, which starred Justin Whalin, Marlon Wayans and Jeremy Irons, was a critical and commercial debacle.

    The new take is backed by Paramount in collaboration with Hasbro and eOne.

    Jeremy Latcham is producing the project for eOne, while Brian Goldner is on board as A producer for Hasbro.

    Rodriguez will next reprise her role of Letty in the ninth chapter of long-running “Fast and Furious”.

    The new movie, titled “Fast & Furious 9”, is expected to release in May this year after getting postponed last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

    Smith’s most recent credits include starring roles in “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” and “Pokemon Detective Pikachu”.