Dwayne Johnson pronounces shock return to Fast & Furious after Vin Diesel feud

Dwayne Johnson has introduced his return to the Fast & Furious franchise following longstanding reviews of a feud with lead star Vin Diesel.

This story comprises delicate spoilers for the movie Fast X.

The wrestler-turned-actor made his collection debut as US undercover agent Luke Hobbs in 2011’s Fast Five, and reprised the function for 3 sequels and the 2019 spin-off Hobbs & Shaw.

But he was absent from the ninth mainline entry, 2021’s F9, amid rumours of unhealthy blood between him and Diesel.

Months after that movie’s launch, he stated there was “no chance” he would return to the collection, which continues this summer season with Fast X and has a minimum of two extra instalments within the works.

Johnson, 51, has now revealed that he shall be again for extra Fast movies in spite of everything, with a post-credits scene within the newest launch having teased a comeback.

“So I am 100% confirming to you guys around the world that yes, it is true. Hobbs is back,” he stated on Twitter.

“Hobbs is back in the Fast & Furious franchise.”

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The Moana and Black Adam star stated the response from followers to Fast X has been “gratifying and satisfying”, and likewise addressed the long-standing reviews about his relationship with Diesel.

He stated whereas the pair had “our differences”, they have been “brothers” who had plans “much bigger than ourselves”.

“Last summer Vin and I put all the past behind us,” he added.

“We’ll lead with brotherhood and resolve – and always take care of the franchise, characters & FANS that we love.”

Diesel has performed lead character Dominic Toretto for the reason that unique movie in 2001.

Since then, the Fast franchise has generated a complete worldwide field workplace gross of greater than $7bn (£5.6bn).

The latest entry has thus far taken greater than half a billion {dollars}.

Johnson’s Fast comeback comes after plans for a sequel to Black Adam, his DC superhero movie that flopped on the field workplace final 12 months, have been reportedly placed on maintain at Warner Bros.