Tyrese Gibson hasn’t seen the script for the next Fast and Furious yet.
After Fast X ended on a major cliffhanger, fans have been clamoring to see the final installment in the series as soon as possible. Gibson has now admitted audiences might have to wait a little longer as he has not received the screenplay from director Louis Leterrier or the franchise’s lead star Vin Diesel.
“I haven’t read a script yet,” Gibson confessed on the “Happy, Sad, Confused’ podcast. “I’ve talked to the director. I’m constantly in touch with Vin Diesel, and they do really well at keeping this franchise afloat. The moment that I get the call, I’m going to show up and try and do my job and hope that they’re still happy with what I bring to the table.”
The upcoming flick — which is titled Fast X: Part II — is said to pick up immediately after the events of the last picture. Diesel has promised fans the film will “hit you hard.”
“While doing ADR this week on the Universal lot, for a beautifully written piece by Chris Morgan … I was reminded of the blessed moments along this journey … where bonds transcended film. Fast X: Part II, written by Zach Dean … is going to hit you hard! Hope to make you proud!” Diesel wrote on Instagram, where he shared a throwback picture of himself with his former co-star Paul Walker, who died in a car accident in November 2013 at 40 years old.
Looking to the movie — which is set to hit theatres in 2026 — the Guardians of the Galaxy actor emphasized the picture will be a “celebration of the incredible family we’ve built together.”
“Just finished our end-of-the-week Fast meeting with the writers and the whole team … to say the excitement for our finale was incredibly powerful is an understatement,” Diesel said “Wow. So exciting …”
“While everyone was heading into the weekend amped and excited, I thought of you all… reminded of the countless moments when your enthusiasm and passion became the driving force behind our creative journey,” Diesel continued. “Your commitment to our saga has had a unique impact on its success and evolution … as my youngest daughter would say, it’s profound.”
“Thank you for being the backbone of this global saga that, because of you, transcends the screen. This grand finale is not just an ending; it’s a celebration of the incredible family we’ve built together,” the Pitch Black actor wrote in a separate post on Instagram.
