You know, I’ve been rolling my eyes at all this, “It’s the end of the world” talk, but I’m starting to believe it.
Why? Because the Fast & Furious franchise is finally coming to an end. It was announced this week that Universal is planning on ending the Fast & Furious core film franchise with two final movies.
Justin Lin, who is currently in post-production on F9, is in talks to direct the final two installments.
It’s early days on when this will begin production but it seems likely they will tell a big story over two films that will focus on franchise patriarch Vin Diesel and bring back Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel and Sung Kang.
Sounds like it’ll be one of those situations where they film both movies at the same time, which is something that’s been happening more often in Hollywood.
F9 — which is the fifth film in the franchise directed by Lin and which premieres next Memorial Day — continues the storyline of the core cast and Charlize Theron, and adds John Cena, Helen Mirren, Grammy-winner Cardi B and Reggaeton star Ozuna.
No word on when the 11th and final film might be released, but let’s hope they can get it out there before Vin Diesel somehow convinces the studio to sign on for 20 more.
