Fast & Furious casting: Jason Momoa set to join as villain

After everything the Toretto family has been through — on and off the screen — the franchise is looking to end with a boom with a two-part final chapter. Universal Pictures is said to have reached an agreement with Jason Momoa, who will join the company. Fast & Furious 10As a villain.

The news comes via a report from The Hollywood Reporter; while THR couldn’t say much more than him being in “final negotiations” for the unnamed movie, the news seems promising. After all, it’s about time the franchise got a bit of muscle behind it. (I kid.)

Since the Fast & Furious series debuted in 2001, the movies have seen a lot of change, and a lot of growth. Dwayne Johnson is not among those who have been brought back. According to THR, Charlize theron, who debuted in the role of a villain, is returning along with Toretto family veterans Michelle Rodriguez and Vin Diesel. Fate of the FuriousAnd returned in F9Also, ) will be returning for Rapid 10. So Momoa’s villain character could potentially be sticking around for Fast & Furious 11 (also unnamed).

Momoa knows a lot about franchises. Khal Drogo was his breakthrough. Game of ThronesBefore being cast as Aquaman on the DCEU and later having the best time as Duncan Idaho, part 1 Dune.

Rapid 10Filming will begin this spring with an expected release date of May 19, 2023. Justin Lin will direct.