Vin Diesel: Robert Downey Jr. should star in Fast XI

February 11, 2023

Diesel wants Iron Man himself to play a character who “promotes artificial intelligence and driverless cars and a philosophy that comes with freedom.”

Vin Diesel wants none other than Iron Man himself to join the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise.

Ahead of the premiere of “Fast X,” Diesel is already sharing his dream pick for the final villain of “Fast XI,” who sounds a lot like Tony Stark meets Elon Musk.

“Without saying too much about what’s going to happen in the future, there’s a character who’s the opposite of Dom, promoting AI and driverless cars and a philosophy that comes with freedom” – Diesel told Variety after naming him Robert Downey Jr. his dream co-star for the last film. “There’s someone who thinks this is the future, and that’s the exact opposite of the Toretto mentality.”

With A-listers such as Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren, Rita Moreno, Brie Larson and Jason Momoa already starring in “Fast X,” it’s no wonder Diesel is great at casting more stars in the two-part sequel that’s coming to an end. the decades-old franchise.

Co-star Michelle Rodriguez shared her ideal future ‘Fast and Furious’ co-star Matt Damon.

“Who is the guy from those wonderful ‘Jason Bourne’ movies? Matt Damon!” Rodriguez said. “I fucking want Matt Damon.” Matt Damon, would you be in a Fast and Furious movie? Come on, we have four Oscar winners. And you’re an Oscar winner!”

“Fast X” is the first half of the franchise’s two-part finale. “Fast & Furious” stars Diesel, Rodriguez, Sung Kang, Ludacris, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, John Cena and Nathalie Emmanuel will reprise their roles, with Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren and Cardi B also returning. Jason Momoa, Brie Larson and Rita Moreno make their franchise debuts.

According to the official synopsis for “Fast X,” Dominic Toretto (Diesel) and his crew must seek help in their fight against Cipher (Theron) when he recruits Dante (Momoa), a mysterious new adversary. The logline teases that “the end of the road begins” with the new film.

“Fast X” is being directed by “Lupin” and “Now You See Me” helmer Louis Leterrier after “Fast and Furious” franchise director Justin Lin left the production.

The ‘Fast X’ trailer teased a tight race to the finish line, with star Diesel sharing on Instagram: “We’re almost done… We can’t wait to give you a taste of what’s to come…” Meadow Walker, late Fast and Furious star Paul Walker says declared: “I love you. My family forever and ever.”

Vin Diesel wants Robert Downey Jr. in his next #FastAndFurious movie “The Opposite of Dom”. pic.twitter.com/i7uoK2YUQP

— Variety (@Variety) February 10, 2023