Ever since the infamous spat between Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and his co-stars in the beloved Fast and Furious franchise, there has been a noticeable absence of his presence. Despite previously revealing his intention to feature in the 9th and 10th films, Johnson’s character did not share any scenes in the latest installment. The widely-publicized fallout with Vin Diesel only exacerbated the situation, further intensifying the tension.
Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as The Rock, is set to reprise his role as Luke Hobbs in an exciting spin-off film within the Fast and the Furious universe. Regrettably, fans will only see Hobbs in this yet-to-be-titled movie, which will serve as a bridge between the events of Fast X and Fast X: Part II.
Dwayne Johnson, also known as ‘The Rock,’ makes a triumphant comeback to the beloved Fast and Furious universe.
Following his surprise appearance in the post-credits scene of the tenth film in the series, the enthusiastic reaction from fans worldwide reaffirmed the excitement surrounding Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s return to the franchise. Delightfully, it seems that the festivities are far from being over, as Johnson recently took to Twitter to share the news of his continued involvement despite the ongoing tensions he has with fellow actor Vin Diesel.
Dwayne Johnson, known for his role as Luke Hobbs in The Fast and The Furious film series, recently confirmed that he will be reprising the character in an upcoming untitled film. He revealed that production for the film is currently underway and it will serve as a bridge between the events of Fast X and Fast X: Part Two. However, fans will be disappointed to learn that Hobbs’ best friend, Deckard Shaw, will not be making an appearance in this particular film.
There has been speculation about tensions between Dwayne Johnson and his co-star Vin Diesel following the release of The Fate of the Furious in 2018. Johnson publicly criticized his co-stars, referring to them as “chicken sh*t” and “candy a**es.” However, he later deleted the tweet and addressed the issue in a video, expressing his commitment to putting the audience first and acknowledging how plans for the franchise helped him set aside his differences.
Vin Diesel and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson have had their fair share of differences, but despite that, they consider each other as brothers. When it comes to the reason behind their relationship, they believe that it is all about number one resolve. However, they also understand the importance of thinking about the future and the larger plans that extend beyond themselves. These bigger plans are like a guiding North Star, leading them towards greater achievements.
The Rock and Tyrese Gibson are excitingly working on a new project together. The Rock shares that he always keeps a guiding light, like a north star, in whatever endeavor or opportunity he is passionate about. In this case, that guiding light is the beloved franchise, the characters, and the fans. With all these factors combined, it’s an easy decision for him to say yes to this project.
While the details of The Rock’s upcoming film are still a secret, fans can look forward to seeing Jason Momoa returning as Dante Reyes, going up against Luke Hobbs, as confirmed by the actor himself in a video message. Make sure to catch Fast X exclusively in theaters near you.