Jason Momoa.Photo: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty
Jason Momoais reportedly joining the “family”!
The 42-year-old actor is in negotiations to star in the upcoming 10th installment of theFast & Furiousfranchise, according to multiple outlets includingThe Hollywood Reporter,DeadlineandVariety.
THRreports that Momoa may be playing one of the movie’s villains, opposite starVin Diesel’s Dominic Toretto.
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Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto inF9(2021).Universal Pictures
Fast & Furious' upcoming 10th and 11th movies are set to bring one of the world’s highest-grossing franchises to an end. DirectorJustin Linwill be at the helm, adding to his previous five movies in the franchise.
Along with Diesel, 54, longtime starsMichelle Rodriguez,Sung Kang,Ludacris,Jordana Brewster,Tyrese GibsonandNathalie Emmanuelare expected to return.
Also returning isCardi B, who had a much-talked-about cameo inF9.
“We are very much excited to evolve her character and to expand it to the finale,” Diesel previously toldEntertainment Tonightof Cardi, 29, who plays Leysa inF9. “She made it just in time. She came inFast 9just in time.”
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“I was firm yet cordial with my words and said that I would always be supportive of the cast and always root for the franchise to be successful, but thatthere was no chance I would return,” he continued. “I privately spoke with my partners at Universal as well, all of whom were very supportive as they understand the problem.”
“I didn’t like that he brought up his children in the post, as well asPaul Walker’s death. Leave them out of it,” Johnson added. “We had spoken months ago about this and came to a clear understanding. My goal all along was to end my amazing journey with this incredibleFast & Furiousfranchise with gratitude and grace.”
Fast & Furious 10is slated to hit theaters on April 7, 2023.
source: people.com
