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Three years after "Fast X," the planned 11th and final installment, "Fast Forever," still appears to be stuck in neutral. Star and producer Vin Diesel has repeatedly claimed that the script is finished and cameras are rolling, while Universal Pictures has already scheduled the movie for March 17, 2028. However, multiple reports have challenged Diesel’s updates, saying the film still lacks a finalized screenplay and has yet to begin production.
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According to new insider information reported by veteran entertainment journalist Jeff Sneider in his subscription newsletter "The InSneider," Universal is currently planning to start production on "Fast Forever" in early 2028. That timeline would make it virtually impossible for the movie to meet its March 17, 2028 release date. The studio is also reportedly searching for a new director rather than bringing back "Fast X" filmmaker Louis Leterrier.
Sneider said development on "Fast Forever" is moving even more slowly than Universal’s fifth "Jurassic World" movie and the sixth "Bourne" installment starring Matt Damon and Zendaya.
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Sneider added that "Fast Forever" could take a similar approach to "Bourne 6." Just as Damon is expected to pass the torch to Zendaya for future installments, Universal reportedly wants Dominic Toretto to hand the keys to a new generation of street racers. The studio is said to be eyeing Korean American rising star Charles Melton for a key role in the franchise’s future ensemble.
The potential cast overhaul reportedly comes down to money. Sneider said salaries for the franchise’s longtime stars have continued to rise with each installment, while newer cast members could be signed to fresh deals at significantly lower rates. Universal is said to envision a transition similar to "Now You See Me: Now You Don’t," which brought a younger generation of magicians into the fold alongside the original Four Horsemen.
via： The InSneider