Vin Diesel Confirms ‘Fast Forever’ Production Kickoff This December

The iconic Vin Diesel has officially announced that production on Fast Forever, the concluding chapter of the Fast & Furious saga, will commence this December. Speaking at the 25th anniversary screening of the original The Fast and the Furious, Diesel shared emotional insights about the journey to finalising the script, which moved him to tears.

Years in the Making: Crafting the Final Script

Diesel revealed that the script for Fast Forever underwent four years of development and passed through the hands of four different writers before reaching the version he felt was worthy of closing the franchise. The actor described reading the final draft as a deeply personal experience, stating that by halfway through the script he was already tearing up, and by the end he couldn’t hold back his emotions.

Production and Release Plans

Universal Pictures’ longest-running and most lucrative franchise, the Fast & Furious series, is gearing up for its grand finale with Fast Forever. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on 17 March 2028. While Diesel is fully committed to the current script, director Louis Leterrier has admitted he has yet to read it but expressed optimism about the film’s conclusion.

What’s Next for the Franchise?

• Filming Start: December 2026, pending studio approval.
• Release Date: 17 March 2028.
• Director: Louis Leterrier, who remains enthusiastic about the project.

As the series prepares to wrap up, fans can expect a highly crafted finale that has been years in the making, with Diesel’s heartfelt connection to the script signalling a powerful send-off for the franchise.

For more details on Vin Diesel’s announcement and the production timeline, visit the original Variety report.

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