The "Red Notice" actor reacted to Vin Diesel's public proposal to return to the famous franchise
After the American actor, Vin Diesel made a public proposal to Dwayne Johnson for his return to the Fast and Furious franchise in November, the interpreter known as "The Rock" clarified that he will not occupy a place in the next installment of the famous action saga and sent a strong message to the actor who gives life to Dominic Toretto.
During an interview, the interpreter of the Netflix film, Red Notice, expressed surprise at Diesel's publication, since he previously spoke with him privately and they agreed that he would not return to the saga.
“I was very surprised by Vin's last post. Last June, when Vin and I didn't connect on social media, I told him directly, and privately, that he would not be returning to the franchise. I was firm, but kind, and said that I would always support the cast, but there is no way for me to return, ”he expressed to the outlet.
Likewise, the actor opined that Vin's publication is a clear example of the "manipulation" that this interpreter sought to exert on him, since he mentioned some sensitive issues, such as his children and the death of the actor Paul Walker, who died in the hospital. 2013, to convince him to participate.
“Vin's post is an example of his manipulation. I didn't like that he mentioned his children, as well as the death of Paul Walker. Leave them out of this. We talked months ago about this and we reached a clear agreement. All this time, my goal was to end this incredible journey with the “Fast and Furious” franchise with gratitude and grace. Unfortunately, this public dialogue has muddied the waters,” he added.
Despite his reaction, the actor wished the best for the next installment of the action saga starring Diesel: “Regardless, I am confident in the “Fast” universe and its consistent ability to deliver to the audience and, honestly, I wish my former co-stars and the rest of the cast, best of luck and much success in the next chapter," he said.
It was in November of this year when Diesel sent a message to the actor who played Luke Hobbs in the saga. Through his Instagram account, he shared a photo of both of them in the film and wrote a short composition to convince him to participate.
In the message he referred to his "little brother of his Dwayne" to ask him to be part of the latest installment of the Fast and Furious and "fulfill his destiny":
“I told you years ago that I would keep the promise I made to Pablo (Paul Walker). I promised him that we would reach and manifest the best ending for "Rápidos", which is 10. I say it from love... but you have to be there, don't leave the franchise inactive, you have a very important role to play. Hobbs can't be anyone else. I hope you rise to the occasion and fulfill your destiny, ”he read in the message.
However, Dwayne Johnson's "The Rock" has maintained his refusal to return to the franchise in his next installment: Fast and Furious 10, which will hit theaters in the spring of 2023.
The film will feature performances by Michelle Rodriguez as Letty, Tyrese Gibson as Roman, Ludacris as Tej, Jordana Brewster as Mia, and Nathalie Emmanuel as Ramsey, as well as Vin Diesel's performance as the famous character Dominic Toretto.
