Vin Diesel and 'Fast and Furious 9' Stars Celebrate First Day of Filming
Nearly two decades into its run, the engine is still revving on the "Fast and Furious" franchise, with filming beginning this week on the ninth outing in the venerable action series.
Several stars shared social media posts commemorating the first day of production, including Michelle Rodriguez, marveled at the insane achievement of reaching the nine-film mark.
"It feels like a miracle," Diesel says in the clip. "We're just so grateful."
Diesel went on to thank studio Universal for its throughout the years, as well as the franchise's large cast and crew. But the star's biggest thanks were aimed at the fans.
"We're so blessed, and we love you so much," Diesel said.
Costar Nathalie Emmanuel ("Game of Thrones"), who ed the franchise in 2015's "Furious 7," also marked the occasion, tweeting out a note of excitement that "the team is back together."
Ludacris’ Tej Parker, and Emmanuel’s hacker Ramsey."
Fans will have to wait a little less than a year to find out for sure. "Fast and Furious 9" is due in theaters on May 20, 2020. A tenth film in the franchise is also slated for release in April 2021.
[h/t Entertainment Weekly]
