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Following the release of the 2023 blockbuster from theFast & Furiousfranchise, moviegoers pointed out certain compelling moments that changed the essence ofFast X, entirely. One of such phenomenal moments was Dwayne Johnson’s cameo as Luke Hobbs, in the movie. Thus, witnessing the appreciation of fans, Vin Diesel came forward to explain the necessity of Hobbs’ return to the franchise.
Stating how he knew Dwayne Johnson’s return wasn’t just important but also essential for the franchise, Vin Diesel reflected upon the actor’s cameo. Considering Jason Momoa’s appearance as a formidable opponent, Diesel claimed how he considered it right to bring back Johnson as well.
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Dwayne Johnson Returns To TheFast & FuriousFranchise
AlthoughFast Xis believed to have become a blockbuster based on the reputation of its predecessors, fans believe the movie excelled due to its compelling moments. Evidently, Jason Momoa’s appearance was highly appreciated by the audience and was even hailed by critics. However, it wasn’t the only aspect that earned cheers in the theatre.
Dwayne Johnson‘s surprising return to the franchise as Luke Hobbs was one of the greatest moments that not only hooked the audiences to the screen but also opened an opportunity for him to feature later in the franchise. After the surprise tease at the end ofFast X, Universal appears to be making it official for Johnson to star in an untitledFastproject.
The actors’ return turned out to be a major reversal, especially after Dwayne Johnson repeatedly claimed to be done with the action-packed franchise, after a clash with Vin Diesel. However, shockingly enough, despite the well-documented fallout between the duo, Johnson’s return was majorly looked after by the 56-year-old.
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Vin Diesel Explained The Necessity Behind Luke Hobbs’ Return
Speaking withEntertainment Tonight, Vin Diesel discussed the surprising return of Dwayne Johnson in the latest installment, FastX. Discussing the importance of the actor’s brief cameo for Luke Hobbs to reunite with theFast & Furiousfranchise, Diesel confessed going through a lot of troubles.
“When you end the movie with a cliffhanger of that magnitude, you only do that when you believe that your audience believes in you. But it was no easy task because so much has been created in this universe. And to tie up all the storylines, this character [Hobbs] needed to come back into the mythology.” Vin Diesel claimed.
Because the fans were able to grapple with Jason Momoa’s appearance as a formidable opponent,Vin Dieselfelt it was fine to bring back Dwayne Johnson as well. Therefore, working with director Louis Leterrier, the 56-year-old welcomed Johnson to the franchise.
“There’s no ‘Fast and Furious’ without an amazing tag at the end — a surprise appearance as the lawman pulls off his mask. And we reveal Luke Hobbs.” Louis Leterrier stated.
Hope you’ve got your funderwear on…
HOBBS IS BACK.And he just got lei’d 🌺😈
Luke Hobbs will be returning to the Fast & Furious franchise.
Your reactions around the world to Hobbs’ return in Fast X have blown us away 🤯🙏🏾🌍
The next Fast & Furious film you’ll see the…pic.twitter.com/vvtBgTBOnl
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock)June 14, 2025
Following Dwayne Johnson’s return to the franchise with Vin Diesel, it appears the duo is finally mending fences. The former WWE champion even officially tweeted about the nextFast & Furiousfilm about Hobbs and Reyes.
WatchFast Xon Amazon Video and Apple TV.
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Source:Entertainment Tonight
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