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While audiences might not immediately connect Vin Diesel and Michael Caine, the two, who collaborated on "The Last Witch Hunter," share a deep friendship off-screen. Caine recently delved into their decades-long bond in his new memoir, "Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over."
Caine wrote, "Vin is special, I love Vin. We first met at a dinner party about thirty years ago, and I immediately gave him a big hug and announced to everyone there, 'This is my son!' Sometimes you just feel a connection with someone, and I liked him instantly. He has a big heart."
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Caine continued, "My grandchildren – Taylor, Allegra, and Miles – absolutely love 'The Last Witch Hunter'! Vin really resonates with the younger generation. He's a true superstar, incredibly versatile, and also a good producer who writes scripts and delves deep into his project ideas."
Caine also mentioned their frequent dinners, stating, "Whenever he and his wife are in England, we'll have dinner together, and then they'll come over to our apartment for a chat." Diesel himself shared in a 2015 interview that his grandmother was a huge fan of Caine, and he would always meet up with Caine whenever he was in London. Caine had long wanted to work with Diesel, but it wasn't until the script for "The Last Witch Hunter" came along that Diesel felt the role was perfect for Caine and extended the invitation. Upon receiving the offer, Caine initially thought Diesel was asking him to join "The Fast Saga" franchise, to which he reportedly replied, "I don't even drive anymore, how are you going to convince me to be in 'Fast & Furious'?"