Before we get to the ninth instalment of the series, the Fast & Furious franchise will be taking a bit of a detour next year for the first spinoff film, Hobbs and Shaw, featuring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham. Hobbs and Shaw is being directed by David Leitch (John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2), and […]
Idris Elba and Vanessa Kirby join Fast & Furious spin-off Hobbs and Shaw
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson (Skycraper) and Jason Statham (The Meg) may have found their antagonist for their upcoming Fast & Furious spin-off Hobbs and Shaw. According to Variety, Idris Elba (Luther) has begun final talks to go up against the pair as the film’s villain. Elba isn’t the only one to join the cast, however. Variety also reported […]
David Leitch and Jason Statham talk Fast & Furious spinoff Hobbs and Shaw
After stepping into the Fox X-Men universe for this weekend’s hit superhero sequel Deadpool 2, director David Leitch is now turning his attention to another blockbuster movie franchise as he prepares to shoot the Fast & Furious spinoff Hobbs and Shaw, focusing on the characters played by Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham respectively. During an […]
Fast & Furious spin-off pushed back to August 2019
It looks like Universal’s Hobbs and Shaw spin-off film from the Fast & Furious franchise has had its release date pushed back, albeit a very minor one. Originally set for July 26th, 2019, the spin-off will instead come out a week later on August 2nd. There’s no apparent reason as to why the spin-off was pushed back a week. […]
Deadpool 2 director David Leitch to direct Fast & Furious spin-off with Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham
It looks like some headway has been made with Universal’s Fast & Furious spin-off film Hobbs and Shaw. A couple months ago it was rumoured Deadpool 2 director David Leitch was in talks to direct the film with Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham starring and now Universal has confirmed the news. The announcement was made via Fast & Furious‘ […]
