Vin Diesel Calls 'Fast Forever' Script Franchise's Best

Vin Diesel, the lead actor and producer for the Fast & Furious franchise, has revealed that the screenplay for the upcoming film, tentatively titled 'Fast Forever,' is the best script he has encountered in decades. This statement was made via an Instagram post, where Diesel expressed his profound emotional reaction to the script, stating, "I just read the Fast Forever script by Mike Leslie. It is the best script I have read in decades. I am still crying…" This upcoming installment continues the development under Universal Pictures, aiming to build upon the extensive narrative established over more than twenty years of theatrical releases. The film is positioned as the eleventh main installment in the saga, following the events of 'Fast X,' which was released in 2023 and achieved a global gross of $704 million USD. 'Fast X' concluded with a cliffhanger, hinting at the potential return of characters played by Gal Gadot and Dwayne Johnson. The direction of 'Fast Forever' has been entrusted to Louis Leterrier, known for his work on 'The Transporter' and 'The Incredible Hulk.' The screenplay for 'Fast Forever' was penned by Michael Lesslie, who is also recognized for his contributions to 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.' Lesslie's script is a rewrite of an earlier draft developed by Aaron Rabin and Zach Dean. In addition to praising the script's quality, Diesel teased that 'Fast Forever' will incorporate narrative connections to the original 2001 film, 'The Fast and the Furious.' This original film is scheduled to return to theaters on August 21 for its 25th anniversary, underscoring the franchise's enduring legacy. The release date for 'Fast Forever' is slated for March 17, 2028, indicating a significant period of development and production ahead for Universal Pictures' flagship action property. The franchise's consistent ability to generate substantial box office revenue, as demonstrated by 'Fast X,' suggests that 'Fast Forever' will be a major theatrical event, with high expectations set by Diesel's strong endorsement of the script.