It’s time to let the women ofThe Fast and the Furioustake the lead!
F9cast membersJordana Brewster,Ludacris, andTyrese Gibsonrevealed on Monday they’re ready for the many female characters who have sped through the franchise to get a female-led film of their own.
Gibson, 42, chimed in with a firm “I agree.”
Brewster — an OG female lead in the franchise — said, “That would be awesome. I’ve heard those rumors. I think that would be incredible.”
“Also, think about all the people we could bring back, right? We could bring back Eva Mendes, who’d be incredible to work with,” the actress, 41, continued. “There’sHelen Mirren,Charlize Theron, really thrownNathalie [Emmanuel], me andMichelle [Rodriguez].”
Brewster added, “It would be really, really cool. So, I can’t speak to the discussions, but I think it would be awesome. So, fingers crossed.”
Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez and Nathalie Emmanuel.Dave J Hogan/Getty
Over the years, several women have been highlighted in the franchise including Brewster, Rodriguez, 42, Mirren, 75, Mendes, 47, Theron, 45, Emmanuel, 32,Nathalie Kelley,Gal Gadot,Ronda Rousey, and more.
Back in May, Rodriguez revealed in a celebration of theFastfranchise’s 20th anniversary withEntertainment Weeklythat she asked for rewrites in the first film, 2001’sThe Fast and the Furious, due to the lack of depth of her character.
Brewster confirmed, “When Michelle read her role, she was like, ‘No, I’m not playing that.’ And then she changed it completely. It went from a trophy girlfriend to this really layered character.”
Meanwhile, ahead, of theF9premiere on June 25, cast mates have also been reflecting on theirlate co-starPaul Walker.
“Always miss him, carrying on his legacy,” Ludacris said duringSiriusXM’s Town Hall, which will debut on June 22 on the SXM app.
He also shared that Walker’s daughterMeadow, 22, and brotherCody Walkerwere always on set to consult the film and discuss how “his legacy can be incorporated.”
“He’s present spiritually at all times. And man, we miss him in the physical and in the spirit. Believe that every day,” the rapper said.
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Brewster added, “I think Chris [Morgan] put it beautifully when he said Paul’s presence is always with us and we always want to honor his legacy. And I think it’s a beautiful thing that Brian’s still alive within our universe.”
“I always want to do him right,” the actress declared. “That is something I don’t take lightly.”
F9opens in theaters June 25.
source: people.com
