F9: The Fast Sagastar John Cena revealed his favorite scene from theFast and Furiousfranchise. The main saga includes eight direct sequels, which have cumulatively grossed over $6 billion at the global box office.
Fast and Furiousveteran filmmaker Justin Lin, who helmed the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth films in the iconic 20-year-old action franchise, directedF9. Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, and Charlize Theron are all reprising their roles from the previous films.Franchise newcomer, Cena, plays Jakob, a master thief who is also the brother to Dom and Mia. The sequel to 2017’sThe Fate of the Furiousbroke pandemic box office records by grossing $70 million in its North American opening weekend.
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In a recent interview withCinePOP, Cena revealed that the final moment in 2006’sTokyo Driftis his favorite because it sets up thebeginning of theFast and Furiousfranchise. The scene he is referring to features Dom challenging Sean (Lucas Black) in a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner.“My absolute favorite moment in all of theFast and Furiousfranchise is the button scene inTokyo Driftwhen Dom comes up with the charger, and it’s really iconic to me and means a lot to me because the franchise is kind of finding its footing and you don’t necessarily know what’s going to happen, and you probably watchTokyo Driftand think, ‘Well, this is going to be the end,’” said the star.The third installment also saw fan-favorite character Han Lue (Sung Kang) die. Fans were shocked when theF9trailer showed that Dom’s old friend is still alive.
Lin previously stated that the tenth and eleventhFast and Furiousfilms will be the final two entries in the main saga. The decision to end the saga with two films was inspired byAvengers: Infinity WarandEndgame. The acclaimed filmmaker recently teased that the finals entries may bring back Paul Walker, who tragically passed away in 2013. Lin stated that he thinks about bringing back Walker’s Brian O’Conner every day and that he could return with the help of CGI.
Cena will next be seen as Christopher Smith/Peacemaker in James Gunn’sThe Suicide SquadandPeacemakerspin-off series. The tenth film in the DCEU will see a group of convicts from Belle Reve Hospital join Task Force X and attempt to destroy a Nazi-era prison and laboratory. The ensemble cast includes Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Idris Elba as Bloodsport, and Sylvester Stallone as King Shark. Gunn noted that the film drew inspiration fromJohn Ostrander’s 1980sSuicide Squadcomicsand will feature a narrative separate from the first film’s story arc.The Suicide Squadwill be available on HBO Max and in theaters starting August 6.
Meanwhile,Peacemakeris slated to premiere on HBO Max early next year. Gunn teased that the eight-episode first season will explore current social issues through the eyes of the world’s biggest douchebag. Steve Agee and Jennifer Holland will reprisetheir roles fromThe Suicide Squadin the upcoming series.
