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  • Vin Diesel Says He “Wrote a Role” for Cristiano Ronaldo in Next ‘Fast’ Movie

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    Is Cristiano Ronaldo joining the Fast & Furious family? Possibly so. 

    Vin Diesel, the star and a producer of the beloved car franchise, teased the professional soccer player’s involvement in the upcoming planned finale film on Instagram Friday. The two posed for a photo together, both dishing out thumbs ups, as the actor shared that he created a role for Ronaldo.

    “Everyone asked, would he be in the Fast mythology… I gotta tell you he is a real one,” Diesel captioned the post. “We wrote a role for him…” 

    The Hollywood Reporter reached out to Diesel and Ronaldo’s teams for comment, but did not hear back by the time of publication. 

    While it hasn’t been officially confirmed that the soccer star will appear in the 11th Fast movie, Diesel recently said that Paul Walker’s character Brian O’Conner may pop up in the film. At Fuel Fest in June, he revealed the movie will be released in April 2027, a release time he agreed upon with Universal Studios “under three conditions.” 

    “Just yesterday I was with Universal Studios. … The studio said to me, ‘Vin, can we please have the finale of Fast & Furious [in] April 2027?’ I said, ‘Under three conditions because I’ve been listening to my fan base,’” he explained, noting that he wanted the franchise to return to Los Angeles, “return to the car culture, to the street racing” and also reunite his and Walker’s characters onscreen. 

    “The third thing was reuniting Dom and Brian O’Conner,” Diesel said. “That is what you’re going to get in the finale.”

    Walker died on Nov. 30, 2013 in a car accident. At the time, he was shooting for Fast & Furious 7, and not all of his scenes were finished. However, Walker’s Brian was able to appear in the final scene of the movie using CGI, VFX artists and his two brothers, Cody and Caleb Walker, to create 350 shots. 

    The last scene of Fast & Furious 7 saw Diesel’s Dominic Toretto and Walker’s Brian have a final moment together in their cars before driving off in separate directions. VFX supervisor Joe Letteri explained to THR how they executed the scene through CGI, VFX and Walker’s brothers, further acknowledging the weight of the moment. 

    “There really wasn’t room to let anything slip. It was too important to complete the story in respect to Paul’s memory — to make sure that when you watched it, you didn’t think about any of the work that we did,” he said. “If you were a fan, you were watching Paul’s performance and saying goodbye.”

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  • Vin Diesel Wants Cristiano Ronaldo in the Fast and Furious Family

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    Vin Diesel is hoping to add one more member to the Fast family ahead of the final movie. “Everyone asked, would he be in the Fast mythology… I gotta tell you he is a real one. We wrote a role for him…” he wrote with a photo of Cristiano Ronaldo. Who could Rolando play? A new villain? Lety’s long-lost brother? Or maybe he can play some version of himself, a famous soccer player who gets kidnapped by Fast X villain Dante Reyes (Jason Momoa), and the team has to go rescue him. Like an updated version of the now-defunct Supercharged ride at Universal Studios. Thankfully, Vin Diesel has plenty of time to get the ball rolling, as Fast 11 is scheduled to premiere in April 2027. Diesel previously confirmed that the film would be the last in the franchise in 2024, adding, “This grand finale is not just an ending; it’s a celebration of the incredible family we’ve built together.” Rolando, start those acting lessons.

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  • Here’s Why We Haven’t Seen ‘Fast and Furious 11’ Yet

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    At the end of June, Vin Diesel revealed Fast & Furious 11 would be arriving April 2027. Turns out, he may have spoken too soon. Way too soon, in fact.

    A recent report from the Wall Street Journal reveals Fast 11 lacks not only a hard date or approved script, it may leave some characters’ fates up in the air. Executives at Universal aren’t willing to make the movie unless there’s a way to produce it “far more economically” than its predecessor, which apparently “barely” turned a profit. Budget-wise, the studio is aiming for $200 million, which is typical for tentpole blockbusters, but Fast X cost about $340 million to make. As such, everyone involved with the movie is “scrambling” to fit within that constraint, with longtime producer Neal Mortiz affirming they’re striving to “make this a satisfying finale both creatively and financially.”

    The team’s budget-related ideas apparently range from less globetrotting to giving “some” cast members smaller roles or not having them show up at all. Fast & Furious movies have become more expensive thanks to its stunts, stars, and locations; while returning stars have earned between $2-10 million depending on their importance to the franchise, leading man and producer Diesel makes over $25 million for each. (He’s had a producer credit since 2009’s Fast Four.) Meanwhile, Diesel’s other big declaration of bringing back the late Paul Walker as Brian O’Connor is still up in the air as far as how they’ll do it. Depending on the route taken, that may add onto the film’s limited budget.

    WSJ’s reporting puts Diesel’s statements from this past summer, and his previous assurances of a less bombastic eleventh entry focused on cars and LA again, in a new light. The current draft of Fast 11’s script would cost around $250 million to make, and the team’s working out how to cut that remaining $50 million. Both this film’s budget and how much it makes will affect the franchise’s larger future, as Universal wants to revive interest via “less expensive” continuations like a TV show or movie spinoff for specific characters. We’ll find out how the future fares for Fast in the weeks to come.

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  • Universal Executive Regrets Most Hilarious, Perfect Part of ‘Fast and Furious’ Franchise

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    Before the abysmal mess that was Fast X, the ninth Fast and Furious film, F9, did the most insane thing imaginable. After literal years and years of joking about it, F9 actually sent characters to space. It was Ludacris (literally and figuratively), it was hilarious, and it was wonderful. But now, looking back, one of Universal Studios’ most powerful executives regrets it.

    “I’m sorry that we sent them into space,” Donna Langley, the Chief Content Officer for NBCUniversal Studio Group, said recently, as reported by Variety. “We can never get that genie back.”

    Langley is right about the second point, of course. Actually doing the most over-the-top thing imaginable in the franchise, when you still have movies to come, maybe wasn’t the right timing. Going to space would’ve been a perfect finale. But, since the fifth film, the trajectory of the series has always been increasingly wild and unbelievable. It got so crazy that this site, which only covers pop culture of a sci-fi or fantasy nature, finally dubbed the franchise io9 worthy (remember when Idris Elba played an enhanced super villain?). They had to go into space. It was inevitable.

    The point being, hopefully, what Langley means isn’t that she regrets sending the franchise to space. Hopefully, it’s that she regrets sending the franchise to space so soon. Honestly, we don’t think it’s that, but it happened. It’s done. And now, the way it fits into the franchise is almost as a culmination of the franchise’s wildly unbelievable run. One through four are kind of normal and grounded. Five takes it up a notch. Then six through nine are sci-fi fantasy movies. Space is the peak that allows subsequent movies to dial back to a more grounded, street-level story, which is what franchise star and producer Vin Diesel has been teasing about the long-in-development 11th film in the main series.

    So while we kind of understand Langley’s regret, we are here to ease the blow. Fans wanted the Fast and Furious franchise to go into space. Even if they didn’t think they did, they did. It was one of those perfect acts of madness that make the films so unique. Afterwards, all I could think of was, why not go further? Let them race spaceships. Let them drift submarines. I don’t know. I don’t work for Universal. But don’t regret doing the single most hilarious, perfect thing Fast has done in a long, long time.

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  • Sweet Listens: July Audiobooks To Keep Your Playlists Going

    Sweet Listens: July Audiobooks To Keep Your Playlists Going

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    Can you believe we’re almost done with July? We at THP have been fed with new fantasies and adult romance novels all month. And now, it’s already time for our new Sweet Listens column!

    So, whether your summer is winding down or not, we’re here to keep the vibes going! These July audiobooks are sure to match your mood. Here are three of our audiobook recommendations for this month.

    Content warning: The Honey POP encourages mindful listening and checking the author’s website for any additional content warnings.

    Furious By Jamie Pacton And Rebecca Podos

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    Kickstarting our July audiobook roundup is Furious by Jamie Pacton and Rebecca Podos! And if you love the Fast & Furious movies or Formula 1 racing, then Furious needs to be on your radar. This novel highlights a romance between Jojo Emerson-Boyd and Eliana “El” Blum, two teenage girls who bond over racing, Mario Kart, and Fast & Furious. As they grow closer, they must also navigate their complicated families and move on from grief for any chance of meeting their goals. We recently developed a love for F1 racing, so this audiobook couldn’t have come at a better time!

    Release date: July 9
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    Cursed Boys And Broken Hearts By Adam Sass

    Sweet Listens: Cursed Boys and Broken Hearts by Adam Sass
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    You may recognize the author of our next July audiobook! Cursed Boys and Broken Hearts by Adam Sass completely swept us off our feet. This second-chance romance tells the story of Grant Rossi, someone whose relationships are all cursed to end. He stays with his relatives at their family’s B&B and vineyard over the summer with the hopes of restoring it and attracting more business. But Grant doesn’t expect to find his childhood crush Ben working at the vineyard. Nor does he expect to find a way to break his so-called curse at the annual Rose Festival.

    Release date: July 16
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    The Faculty Lounge By Jennifer Mathieu

    Sweet Listens: The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Mathieu
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    For everyone who’s going back to school soon, this next audiobook might help! Jennifer Mathieu’s adult debut, The Faculty Lounge, follows the staff of a Texas high school going through a whirlwind of a year that starts with the death of a substitute teacher. This novel looks into the lives of Baldwin High School teachers and administrators from before they first started teaching to the present. We get introduced to a former punk band frontman-turned-principal, a veteran school nurse not afraid of breaking the rules, and so many more characters. And we loved listening to all their perspectives from a different side of high school life!

    Release date: July 23
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    Did you enjoy this month’s Sweet Listens? Which of these July audiobooks are you most interested in? Let us know on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!

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  • Vin Diesel Teases ‘Trilogy’ Ending To ‘Fast And Furious’ Instead Of Original Plan For Two-Part Finale 

    Vin Diesel Teases ‘Trilogy’ Ending To ‘Fast And Furious’ Instead Of Original Plan For Two-Part Finale 

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    Vin Diesel is teasing a potential 12th “Fast and Furious” film.

    The long-standing franchise, which kicked off in 2001, was expected to end after the 11th and final instalment in the saga, however Diesel is giving fans some hope that the finale may end with a 12th film instead.

    The upcoming “Fast X” — the franchise’s 10th instalment — is supposed to be the first film in the two-part finale, followed by the 11th movie, but, on Friday at the “Fast X” world premiere in Rome, Diesel let it slip that there’s a possibility that the finale may be split across three films, meaning a surprise 12th film could be in the works.


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    “Going into making this movie, the studio asked if this could be a two-parter,” Diesel said. “And after the studio saw this one, they said, ‘Could you make ‘Fast X’, the finale, a trilogy?’”

    “It’s three acts in any story,” co-star, Michelle Rodriguez, added.

    Then, when the red carpet host asked if the franchise veterans could “confirm right now that we’re getting a third movie,” Diesel playfully responded: “You’re gonna get me in trouble here.”


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    Many fans reacted to Diesel’s response on social media, joking that the franchise is “never ending.”


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    “Fast X”, which hits theatres on May 19, introduces Jason Momoa as “the most lethal opponent they’ve ever faced” — the villainous Dante Reyes, “a terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past.” Dante is “fuelled by blood revenge” against the Fast family following the death of his own family during the events of “Fast Five”.

    In March, Rodriguez told fans to “get ready for a shocker,” noting that “Fast X” ends on a big cliffhanger.

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  • Vin Diesel Wants Robert Downey Jr. in ‘Fast & Furious 11’

    Vin Diesel Wants Robert Downey Jr. in ‘Fast & Furious 11’

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    We all know that the Fast franchise has had a star-studded cast since its inception. Vin Diesel wants to add one more mega-star, Robert Downey Jr. We’ve seen the late Paul Walker, Charlize Theron, and with the new movie, even Jason Momoa. That being said, there’s always room for more, right? According to a recent interview ahead of the premiere of the Fast X trailer, Vin Diesel revealed a bit not just about the future of the franchise’s story, but also about who his dream cast member would be.

    Vin Diesel immediately named his actor of choice, who was none other than Downey. The interviewer pressed further, asking if Vin Diesel potentially had a character in mind for him to portray.

    “Without telling you too much about what happens in the future, there’s a character who is the antithesis of Dom who is promoting A.I. and driverless cars and a philosophy that with that goes your freedom. There is somebody that believes that’s the future, and that’s at direct odds with the Toretto mentality.”

    When asked a question that could potentially come off as a little more… Inside baseball, Diesel gave a less straightforward answer. The interviewer asked if he had reached out to Downey Jr. to see if he had any interest, and Diesel responded by playfully saying: “How dare you ask me this question in front of all these people? I have pride and I have dignity.”

    Michelle Rodriguez, one of Diesel’s co-stars, also weighed in on who she’d like to see join the Fast universe. “Who’s the guy from these amazing Jason Bourne movies? Matt Damon! IF—ing want Matt Damon. Matt Damon, would you be in a Fast and Furious movie? C’mon, we got four Oscar winners, man. And you’re an Oscar winner!”

    Only time will tell if we get the pleasure of seeing either show up later on in the franchise. Until then, we can check out Fast X in theaters, debuting on May 19, 2023.

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