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Finally it was answered that Universal was working on a spin-off franchise 'Fast & Furious'. Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham would be the stars. As reported by Hollywood Reporter, Universal officially put the project on July 26, 2019. While 'Fast 9' postponed its delivery to the year 2020. Chris Morgan was appointed to write the screenplay. This is not the first time, he's working on a movie about speed cars. In 2006, he was named 'Tokyo Drift'.
The spin-off will focus on Luke Hobbs, DSS agent played by Dwayne Johnson. Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham), a former soldier who became a hit man will also be kidnapped in the film. Hobbs first appeared in Fast Five 2011, he is considered to be one of the main factors in the rejuvenation and growth of the franchise. Now, he has starred in four of the eight films. MeanWhile Shaw appeared in 'Fast & Furious 6' and then starred in the last two movies. In the last film, Shaw who became an antihero suddenly turned the corner helped Dominic Toretto played by Vin Diesel. "Fast & Furious is one of Universal's most beloved films, and we take every decision in this franchise very carefully," says Universal Pictures boss Donna Langley "Fast & Furious is very strong and full of iconic characters, we hope to continue building the movie, as well as broadening the narrative that will begin with our first spin-off." The franchise came in 2001, when they captured the street racing culture in San Fernando Valley. The film went on until it exploded on the last two films 'Furious 7' and 'Fate of the Furious' with revenues of 1.5 billion dollars and 1.2 billion dollars. Universal also turned the film into a brand. In addition to consumer products, playgrounds, and starting next year they also make a live show show.
Hobbs first appeared in Fast Five 2011, he is considered to be one of the main factors in the rejuvenation and growth of the franchise. Now, he has starred in four of the eight films.
