Fast & Furious 7 surprised everyone when it became one of the highest-grossing movies of all time earlier this year, which obviously means an eighth installment is on its way. And a ninth. And a tenth. The world can't get enough of Dominic Toretto and his multi-cultural gang, who have grown from simple street racers to heist kings in a Mission: Impossible-Ocean's Eleven hybrid.
Fast 8 will be released worldwide on April 14, 2017, but fans are already searching for the latest updates. So here's everything we know so far, with the newest information right at the top... Vin Diesel revealed to his fans on Facebook that Furious 8 intends to begin a new trilogy of films, that will ultimately end the franchise altogether with Furious 10.
He said: "Universal has been so good to me and so trusting of the vision… they have been like family… I promised the studio I would deliver one last Trilogy to end the saga."
With Furious 7 concluding Brian O'Conner's story arc and introducing Kurt Russell's Mr Nobody, it's fair to predict that the new trilogy will focus on Dom's team being set new challenges each time.
9 will be released April 19, 2019 and 10 will follow on April 2, 2021.
Straight Outta Compton's F Gary Gray Will Direct
After speculation that Vin Diesel himself may step up and direct the eighth instalment, it was revealed in October 2015 that F Gary Gray has signed up to be the top man.
Riding high off the success of his NWA biopic box office smash, the director revealed that he will succeed James Wan. Gray has had action experience before, having helmed The Italian Job, A Man Apart and The Negotiator. Plus, the video for OutKast's 'Ms Jackson'.
It's Called Fast 8
Just to make things more confusing, Vin Diesel has confirmed that the latest film will be called Fast 8. This follows Furious 7, Fast & Furious 6, Fast Five and so on. Vin clearly can't stick to a single title for this franchise.
However, the UK will make things a tad easier by calling it Fast & Furious 8.
Fast & Furious 8 Cast: Scott Eastwood Signs Up
Clint's son Scott has officially joined the cast as a new character that works alongside Kurt Russell's Mr Nobody. Scott posted an emotional tribute to Paul Walker after his casting was announced, explaining that the two were close friends for years:
Will Eva Mendes Make A Long-awaited Return?
Inside sources have claimed that Mendes may make a comeback in Furious 8 as agent Monica Fuentes. But this has yet to be officially confirmed.
Monica was a main character in 2 Fast 2 Furious, but made a post-credits cameo in Fast Five. Reports claim that she might team up with Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Dom (Vin Diesel) to take on a new villain in New York.
Will There Be A New O'Conner Brother?
Following the sad passing of co-lead star Paul Walker, his character Brian O'Conner was written out of the story at the end of 7. It's assumed that Brian will not be coming back, though there's always a chance that he will be referenced as if he is still there in the background.
Paul's brothers Cody and Caleb Walker helped shoot scenes involving Brian for 7, and there has since been rumours that Cody could debut as Brian's younger brother. He landed his first movie role in 2015.
Jason Statham's Deckard Shaw Will Terrorize Dominic Once Again
Thought that was the last we'd see of The Stath? Think again! He said in June: "We're already talking about doing another one, part eight, and I'm a newcomer. I just got invited to the party in this last one, so it's nice to know that I'll be doing another."
Deckard was last seen being placed in a high-security jail by Hobbs, but he clearly didn't intend on staying there. With his brother Owen (Luke Evans) still in hospital, perhaps he may be about to stage a prison break?
Dwayne Johnson's Hobbs Will Be Back
Due to The Rock's ridiculously busy schedule, there were doubts that he would be back for another film, having arguably rescued the franchise with his debut in Fast Five. However, he has put those doubts to rest, saying: "Of course. It can't go on without Hobbs!"
Dwayne has also expressed a huge interest in making a solo Hobbs movie, saying: "We all are interested in it. I just had a big conversation with the studio. So we'll see. I still think for me personally we've created a little bit of space for him in 7 and the gauge is set for what the audience will want." This was later confirmed to still be in the works in late May.
The actor later posted a photo of himself as Hobbs from the movie, teasing that he aims to "disrupt the franchise" and heavily implying that Hobbs might not be on the right side of the law this time around.
"When you strip a man of all he has. All that's important to him. You force him to return to his roots… and sometimes that's a very dangerous and twisted place," Johnson wrote.
"If I was going to return for another Fast & Furious I wanted to come in and disrupt the franchise in a cool way that got fans fired up and their blood pumping to see a new version of Hobbs."
Will Helen Mirren Show How Furious She Can Be?
This could be passed off as a silly quote from an interview, but it's so daft that we wouldn't be surprised if it ended up happening. She could be Jason Statham's angry mum!
In March 2015, Mirren said: "I so want to be a mad driver in a Fast and Furious movie. My claim to fame is I always do my own driving. I was on Top Gear, and I did [my lap] in a very good time. I keep putting it out there, and they never ask me. I'll be in Fast and Furious 8!"
Not only that, but Vin Diesel seems up for it, saying: "There are so many options!" an excited Diesel explained. "You've got Nathalie Emmanuel's mother [to cast]. You've got, of course, the matriarch to the Shaw brothers!"
Helen reiterated her comments a year later in April 2016, telling Graham Norton: "I would love to be in Fast & Furious. It would be incredible fun to do those movies - you don't act! That and cars is a dream come true."
Charlize Theron Leads A New Team Of Femme Fatales
Along with Mirren, it has been rumoured that Ruby Rose and Cara Delevingne have been courted for villainous roles. Again, this hasn't been confirmed but it could make things very interesting.
Best of all, Charlize Theron has been officially confirmed to be joining the cast as one of the film's main villains. Clearly, her Mad Max: Fury Road appearance was one hell of an audition. Here's a first-look photo:
Meanwhile, Ronda Rousey is also expected to make a return after her brief role in Furious 7, along with fellow UFC fighter Joanna Jฤdrzejczyk.
Will Lucas Black Drift Back In?
One of the nerdy highlights of 7 was seeing Tokyo Drift lead Black's Sean Boswell return (despite looking 8 years older between scenes). When he first signed up, he apparently committed to three installments, so hopefully Sean will be back.
With Brian O'Conner leaving the series, Sean would be the perfect character to take his place as Vin's right-hand man. He is a brilliant driver, and has Brian's style and sass.
Who Else Will Be Back?
Aside from Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Kurt Russell and Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez (Letty), Tyrese Gibson (Roman) and Ludacris (Tej) will also be back. With Brian's departure, it will be tricky to fit in Mia (Jordana Brewster) without explaining why he isn't there, but maybe she'll get a cameo or brief scene.
Meanwhile, Nathalie Emmanuel is definitely back as Ramsey, while Elena (Elsa Pataky) also makes a return.
Fast & Furious 8 Cars - What Will Dom And His Crew Drive?
Diesel and Gray have yet to tell us what super-cars could feature in the eighth installment, but expect them to up the ante once again after the likes of the Lykan Hyper Sport made an appearance in 7.
But hopefully we'll get to see Dom inject some noz in something resembling the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS or 1970 Dodge Charger. Surely it's time for the DeLorean to make its debut? Though, they wouldn't be able to go above 88mph.
Keep checking back for the latest news on what cars, bikes or hovercrafts the crew will ride or die in.
Fast & Furious Locations - It Will Be Set In New York
Vin Diesel has confirmed that the eighth film will hit the Big Apple for the first time, having previously travelled everywhere from London to Dubai.
He explained in April that Kurt Russell's character Mr Nobody was originally hired "for a story that follows this, that takes place in New York". We're not quite sure how fast they can get on the busy streets of New York, but that's by the by!
It will also take place in Cuba. Fast & Furious 8 is expected be the first major Hollywood movie to be filmed there since the 1960s.
With the US having started 'normalizing' relations with the island country last year, Universal told THR that it is "currently in the process seeking approval" from the Cuba and US governments to film a segment of the movie there.
The filmmakers are also exploring locations including Russia and Iceland. Previous installments have taken the cast from Los Angeles and London to Tokyo and Abu Dhabi.
Are There Any Posters?
Not yet, but Vin Diesel did post this fan-made promo on his official Facebook page on April 20. We got all excited at first until we realized the title was Furious 8 rather than the actual Fast 8.
Fast And Furious 8 Vin Diesel Fan-made Poster
Any clips from the movie yet?
Nope, but a fan living in New York posted this super cool clip below....
F Gary Gray Says It Will Be Inspired By Star Wars: The Force Awakens
The director has said that he looks to follow Star Wars 7 director JJ Abrams's style of bringing both great action and a compelling story to the mix for his first film in the Fast & Furious saga.
"When you look at someone like JJ Abrams who gives you the spectacle and great action set pieces but also gives you character and plotting and narrative, I think it's my job – and my intention – to do both," he told Collider.
"You amp up everything, you work on the performances, you work on the story, you work on the action; it's just not one thing. Hopefully I bring more to it, that's part of the point is to bring something different to the franchise while still satisfying what the fans want."
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