Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has responded to Vin Diesel’s invitation on Instagram to return to Fast and Furious 10.
Speaking to the CNN, Dwayne Johnson was asked if he was surprised by Diesel’s post asking him to “should appear” en Fast & Furious 10 y “rise to the occasion and fulfill your destiny.”
“I was very surprised by Vin’s recent post“said Johnson.”Last June, when Vin and I didn’t connect through social media, I told him directly – and privately – that I would not be returning to the franchise. I was firm but cordial with my words and told him that I would always support the cast and that I would always encourage the franchise to succeed, but that there was no chance that he would return. I also spoke privately with my partners at Universal, who were very supportive because they understand the problem.“.
He went on to say that Diesel’s move was “an example of its manipulation“And that it was wrong that he brought up Johnson’s children and the death of Paul Walker in his public attempt to bring him back as Luke Hobbs once again.
“Vin’s recent public post was an example of his manipulation. I didn’t like that he brought up his kids in the post, as well as the death of Paul Walker. Leave them out of this. We had talked about this months ago and came to a clear understanding. My goal at all times was to end my incredible journey with this incredible ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise with gratitude and grace. “
“It is regrettable that this public dialogue has muddied the waters. Despite this, I am confident in the ‘Fast’ universe and its ability to consistently deliver audiences, and I really wish my former co-stars and team members the best of luck and success in the next chapter.“
The Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel feud started in 2016 when The Rock made a comment to an unidentified male co-star. Although their fight appeared to be over in 2019, Johnson publicly revealed earlier this year that he would no longer be part of the Fast & Furious family after Diesel made comments that it was difficult to get the performance they wanted from him.
Johnson had been part of the Fast & Furious franchise since Fast 5, 2011, and his last appearance in the main films was in 2017. In 2019, he did reprise his character for Hobbs & Shaw alongside Jason Statham.
Fast & Furious 10, without Dwayne Johnson, will hit theaters on May 19, 2023.
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