'The Rock' will return as Luke Hobbs

2/6/2023 6:11

        Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is returning for an as yet
        untitled “Fast & Furious” movie as Luke Hobbs, the actor
        announced on Twitter on Thursday, after bowing out of the
        successful franchise in 2021 due to differences with star Vin
        Diesel.
        
        “Hobbs is back in the Fast and Furious franchise,” Johnson
        said in a video message from Hawaii, wearing a lei.
        
        “The next Fast & Furious film you’ll see the legendary
        lawman in will be the HOBBS movie that will serve as a fresh,
        new chapter & set up for FASTX: Part II,” he added.
        
        The "Fast & Furious" franchise has collected more than $7
        billion at global box offices, making it the
        fifth-highest-grossing franchise of all time.
        
        The latest movie, “Fast X” starring Diesel and Jason Momoa,
        debuted last month and landed the second largest global opening
        weekend of the year, only surpassed by another Universal title,
        “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” It has earned more than $500
        million at global box offices.
        
        Johnson said he and Diesel have made amends.
        
        “Last summer Vin and I put all the past behind us. We’ll
        lead with brotherhood and resolve - and always take care of the
        franchise, characters & FANS that we love,” he said in his post.
        
        The “Moana” actor went on to explain that he has an
        “audience first mentality” when it comes to his career and sends
        love to the entire “Fast” family.
        
        Franchise veteran writer Chris Morgan will return to oversee
        the script for the upcoming project and develop Johnson’s
        portrayal of the daring diplomatic security service agent he has
        played in previous films.