Luke Hobbs is back in ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise: Dwayne Johnson
Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson confirmed on Friday that he will reprise his role as Luke Hobbs in the next installment of the ‘Fast and Furious’ film franchise. Johnson, who returned to the action-adventure series with a mid-credits scene in the recent release of “Fast X,” said he will also star in the new “Hobbs,” a direct sequel to the landmark film. “Fast Saga” serves as a link between the story and “Fast X” and “Fast X: Part II”. LUKE HOBBS RETURNS TO THE FAST & FURIOUS FRANCHISE… The next Fast & Furious movie you’ll see the legendary lawman in is a brand new, new chapter & set HOBBS movie. FASTX: Part II,” the WWE wrestler-turned-actor wrote. Johnson first played Luke Hobbs in 2011’s “Fast Five,” and later appeared in “Fast and Furious 6” (2013), “Furious 7” (2015) and “The Fate of the Furious” (2017). He acted in films. ) He also starred in the 2019 spin-off film ”Hobbs & Shaw” alongside Jason Statham’s Deckard Shaw.
The 51-year-old had a fight with franchise owner Vin Diesel during ‘The Fate of the Furious’. In 2021 he announced that he would not be returning to the Fast and Furious franchise in any of his future endeavors. In her post on Friday, Johnson said she and Diesel “put the past behind us” last year. “We will lead with brotherhood, be steadfast – and always take care of the franchise, characters and fans we love. I have built my career on the mindset of ‘Audience First’ and that will always be my North Star,” he wrote. ’ congratulated the family and Universal Studios on the global success of “Fast X.” Johnson said he will produce the next chapter of the franchise through his Seven Bucks Productions.
