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Fast & Furious 10: The Beginning of the Endgame

This transcript discusses the upcoming movie "Fast & Furious 10" and its plot, cast, and release date.

Plot Summary

• "Fast X" is the beginning of the endgame for the franchise.

• Dom and his family face their most dangerous endeavor yet as they fight against Hernan Reyes' revenge-minded son who has spent twelve years devising an elaborate revenge plot.

• The crew will travel around the world to places like Rome, Los Angeles, Portugal, and even Antarctica.

• Not every character will make it out alive in this war that's brewing.

Cast

• Returning cast members include Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto, Jordana Brewster as Mia Toretto, Tyrese Gibson as Roman, Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz, Sung Kang as Han, Charlize Theron as Cipher, Helen Mirren as Queenie, John Cena as Jakob, Nathalie Emmanuel as Ramsey, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges as Tej, Michael Rooker as Buddy and Jason Statham as Deckard Shaw.

• New additions to the cast include Alan Ritchson from "Reacher," Oscar winners Brie Larson and Rita Moreno from "Captain Marvel" and "West Side Story," respectively. Portuguese film star Daniela Melchior also joins along with beloved action hero Jason Momoa from "Aquaman."

Release Date

• Universal initially planned to release "Fast X" on April 7th but later changed it to May 19th in 2023.

Director

• Justin Lin, who directed four previous "Fast and Furious" movies, left the directorial duties to Louis Letterier for "Fast X." However, Lin collaborated on the screenplay with Daniel Casey.

Finale

• After 10 mainline films, "The Fast Saga" will end with a two-part finale that will reclaim the franchise's street racing roots.

The Future of the Fast and Furious Franchise

This section discusses the challenges of continuing a long-running franchise like Fast and Furious, as well as the filming locations for the upcoming movie.

Challenges of Continuing the Franchise

• Comparing Fast and Furious to J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings," it is noted that it becomes harder to continue mythologies as franchises go on.

• The cast and crew travel all over the world in Fast X, with filming locations including Italy, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.

• Locals in Los Angeles were not enthusiastic about the film's return, with some even organizing protests against production.

Chronology of Films

• The first film in 2001 introduced Vin Diesel's Dom Toretto and Paul Walker's Brian O'Conner.

• Brian's adventures continue in "2 Fast 2 Furious," although he doesn't reunite with Dom until "Fast & Furious."

• "Fast Five" and "Fast & Furious 6" continue plot threads established in "Fast & Furious."

• "The Fate of the Furious" ties into the main franchise while "Hobbs & Shaw" takes place after it but before F9.

• Vin Diesel confirms that a proper sendoff for Paul Walker's character will be included before ending The Fast Saga.

Brian O'Conner Character

• After becoming best friends with Dom and having children with his sister Mia, Brian was retired following "Furious 7" due to Paul Walker's real-life death.

• In response to characters saying "We're not them," it is becoming increasingly unlikely that Brian wouldn't show up again at some point.

English Introduction to the Villains in Fast & Furious Franchise

This section discusses how each "Fast & Furious" movie introduces a new villain who has some strange hold over the main characters.

The Range of Villains

• In almost every "Fast & Furious" movie, we're introduced to a new villain who has some strange hold over our favorite found family.

• This has ranged from international terrorists to drug lords and assassins.

• Some of Dom's most hated enemies become uneasy allies later on.

Jason Momoa as Dante Reyes

• Jason Momoa has been added to the ever-growing list of adversaries in "Fast X."

• Like "Furious 7" nemesis Deckard Shaw before him, Momoa's Dante Reyes also has a previous connection to Dom and his crew.

• Dante's time in "The Fast Saga" extends back to "Fast Five," when Dom, Brian, and their crew took down drug lord Hernan Reyes.

Dante Reyes' Revenge Against Toretto Family

• Hoping to enact his revenge against his father's killers, Momoa's character is rooted within the franchise's mythology and aims to be the perfect antithesis of Dom.

• As director Louis Leterrier described him to Esquire, "He's also the polar opposite of Dom. He's all color and flamboyance. It's the [yin] and yang, the Christ and the Anti-Christ — the anti-Dom."

English Mr. Nobody's Absence in Fast X

This section discusses the absence of Kurt Russell's character, Mr. Nobody, in "Fast X" and how it will affect the franchise.

Introduction to Mr. Nobody

• One of the strangest additions to the later years of "The Fast Saga" was the government spymaster Mr. Nobody.

• Played to perfection by Kurt Russell, Mr. Nobody first appeared in "Furious 7," at the tail end of Brian O'Conner's tenure in the series.

• With the advent of this secret super-spy, Dom and his family were ushered into a new world of international espionage with potentially disastrous consequences.

Fate of Mr. Nobody

• Appearing in the last three installments, Russell's character isn't slated to appear in "Fast X," leaving his fate ambiguous.

• At the beginning of "F9: The Fast Saga," Mr. Nobody is credited with capturing Cipher and transporting her by plane back to the US.

• Unsurprisingly, this transport doesn't go as planned and Mr. Nobody's plane goes down, leaving Cipher to join Jakob Toretto on his revenge mission against Dom.

Unclear Whereabouts

• In all the chaos, the fate of Mr. Nobody is never officially addressed.

• Though Han eventually explains how the agent helped him fake his death, his current whereabouts remain unclear.

English Tess's Role in Fast X

This section discusses the role of Tess, Mr. Nobody's daughter, in "Fast X."

Introduction to Tess

• Although Russell is not returning for "Fast X" — at least as far as we know — Mr. Nobody's daughter Tess is set to appear.

• Played by Brie Larson, the trailers suggest that Tess will aid Dom and his team in their mission against Dante Reyes, acting in a similar capacity as her father did when working with the team.

English Dwayne Johnson's Absence in Fast X

This section discusses Dwayne Johnson's absence from "Fast X" and how it will affect the franchise.

Introduction to Dwayne Johnson

• Ever since "Fast Five," Dwayne Johnson has been an iconic part of the "

Gisele's Return in Fast X

This section discusses the possibility of Gisele's return to "The Fast Saga" franchise, and the potential for her character's survival.

Possibility of Gisele's Return

• Gal Gadot had reportedly filmed scenes for "Fast X."

• Han actor Sung Kang expressed that there was no reason why Gisele couldn't be reunited with Han by the end of the franchise.

Potential for Gisele's Survival

• Given her ties to Mr. Nobody, it is possible that Gisele's demise could have been faked.

• If she does return, odds are good that her survival will be revealed in a post-credits sequence.

The Budget for Fast X

This section discusses the budget for "Fast X" and how it compares to other blockbuster films.

Budget Comparison

• "Fast X" has a budget pushing $340 million, making it one of the most expensive films ever made.

• In comparison, "Avengers Endgame" had a budget of $356 million and James Cameron's "Avatar:The Way of Water" was reported to be around $350 million.

• Although less expensive than those two films, "Fast X" is still more costly than popular blockbusters such as "Avengers Infinity War" or "Pirates of the Caribbean At World's End."

The Vision for Fast X

This section discusses the director's vision for "Fast X" and how it differs from previous films in the franchise.

Director's Vision

• Director Louis Leterrier hopes to ground "Fast X" more in reality, making it feel like the earlier films in the franchise.

• He wants it to feel like "Fast 1," "Fast 3," and "Fast 5" - movies that feel grounded.

The Evolution of The Fast and Furious Franchise

This section discusses how the franchise has evolved over time.

Evolution of Franchise

• The franchise started as a film about illegal racing, stolen DVD players, and one cop's infiltration of a street gang.

• It quickly shifted genres and became something bigger than anyone had previously thought possible.

• From the fourth film on, the franchise found its voice as an adrenaline-fueled, car-centric heist series.

• It has since turned into a globe-trotting action series with ties to the spy genre, becoming increasingly unrealistic as the series progressed.

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