“I just like the idea of them getting back together,” director Louis Leterrier told this week. comicbook.comdiscussing the reconciliation between Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson that led to a surprise cameo appearance by The Rock in the film fast and furious 10.
Leterrier recalled that both celebrities were “like text friends wishing each other Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas.” And being first and foremost a huge fan of the franchise Fast and furioussomething that the director wanted with all his might was to see them make peace after years of reported enmity.
Since 2016, it was suspected that there were tensions between Vin Diesel and The Rock during the filming of fast and furious 8, as a result of a couple of messages from the second on social networks, where – without pointing out anyone in particular – he spoke of the unprofessionalism of some cast members. Later, the rumors were triggered when it was discovered that Dominic Toretto and Luke Hobbs (their respective characters) did not share any scene in the film.
This was followed by more public statements by Diesel and Johnson that either seemed to smooth things over or outright aggravated them, and finally, two years after the release of the spin-off film hobbs&shawThe Rock said in 2021 that he had no intention of participating in more films in the main saga of Fast and furious.
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However, despite the fact that the former professional wrestler’s decision seemed final, Johnson had a cameo in a post-credits scene of fast and furious 10, which apart from everything promised that we would see more of Hobbs in future films. Hence, there was no longer any doubt: the reconciliation with Vin Diesel became a reality, and according to Louis Leterrier, this was possible thanks to the fact that both actors reflected on how important it would be for the fans, for the franchise and for themselves that they share credits again.
“We looked at each other and said, ‘Frankly, wouldn’t that be great? Not only for the franchise, but also for the fans and for you, that we get back on the same train together. And that’s a conversation [Diesel y Johnson] they had”, commented the director to comicbook.com. “I was lucky enough to get to work with Dwayne that day and possibly more to come.”
Likewise, Leterrier assured that there was no conflict on the set of the tenth installment that required him to act as a referee. He was certainly nervous about taking the reins on the film, immediately after Justin Lin’s premature departure, but according to the director, there were no major issues with either Diesel, The Rock, or anyone else from the cast or production team. .
“They are very good. There was no fight,” she stressed. “Honestly, the set was very charming and fun and enjoyable. I don’t say that out loud. I really had a great time.”
Weeks ago, it was revealed that Dwayne Johnson would star in a new solo movie of Fast and furious, back in the role of Luke Hobbs. come in HERE to learn more about the project.
On the other hand, the eleventh installment of the main saga of Fast and furiousagain directed by Leterrier, is currently in pre-production and is scheduled to hit theaters on April 4, 2025.
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