Vin Diesel is doubling down on his dedication to deliver the “Fast & Furious” franchise again to Los Angeles.
On Monday, Diesel, 57, posted a video on Instagram, exhibiting him and “Fast” co-star Michelle Rodriguez, 46, filming their new Häagen-Dazs Tremendous Bowl industrial titled “NOT SO FAST, NOT SO FURIOUS.” Within the put up, Diesel took a second to mirror on the historical past of the franchise within the Metropolis of Angels.
“25 years ago on the streets of Los Angeles, we created something that became bigger than any of us could have imagined. Not just a movie — but a family that stretches across the globe,” Diesel shared in his caption.
“Being on PCH, filming this Super Bowl spot, brought it all rushing back. The same stretch of coast where Pablo [Paul Walker] and I raced 25 years ago, practical driving, living those moments that would change our lives forever.”
The actor additionally highlighted the importance of the placement, noting how he and Rodriguez had been reunited with “local crew members I haven’t seen in years” through the industrial shoot. The advert options Diesel and Rodriguez stress-free with some ice cream once they cross paths with fellow “Fast” star Ludacris.
“We’ve all felt that Fast needs to come back to LA. Not just because it’s where we started, but because it’s who we are. Now, seeing our city hurting after these devastating fires, that pull is stronger than ever,” Diesel continued, referring to the wildfires that ravaged Southern California in January.
The devastating catastrophe led Diesel to disclose that the remaining unshot parts of the still-in manufacturing “Fast X: Part 2” can be filmed in Los Angeles.
“To every fan who’s made this decades-long journey with us — this one’s for you. And to Los Angeles, our first home, our heart — we’re coming back,” he added. “The engines are revving, the family’s gathering, and these streets are calling us home. Back where those quarter-mile races with Brian became legend, where every sunset holds a story. The saga’s coming full circle, and my heart is already racing…”
Ludacris, 47, shared his pleasure within the feedback, writing, “Let’s go!! 🔥💨.”
Diesel had beforehand shared that the choice to deliver “Fast X: Part 2” to Los Angeles got here after his co-star, Jordana Brewster, made a private request. The upcoming eleventh movie within the “Fast & Furious” sequence picks up the place 2023’s “Fast X” left off and is extensively alleged to be the ultimate chapter of the franchise, marking the top of a journey that started with 2001’s “The Fast and the Furious.”
A launch date for “Fast X: Part 2” has not but been introduced.
