Russell has taken on the role of a government agent in “Fast & Furious 7” with a creepy name Mr. Nobody. He has taken on the role that Dwayne Johnson previous took on in “Fast & Furious 5,” only to become supportive of Dominic Torreto’s gang later on.
There have also been reports saying that Cody Walker, the brother of Paul Walker who pinch-hit for him as Brian O’Conner in “Fast & Furious 7,” will also be back in the upcoming sequel though not as Brian but an altogether new character.
And instead of UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey, it will be the turn of UFC women’s straw-weight champion Joana Jedrzejczyk who will make her acting debut in “Fast & Furious 8.”
Vin Diesel previously said that the next sequel to the very successful “Fast & Furious 7” will be set in New York City.
If one is to factor in the crowded city of New York to the kind of fast cars and driving that “Fast & Furious” films have been known for, it looks way off. But that would be the beauty and thrill of the “Fast & Furious 8,” according to Vin Diesel. It would be the first time that the franchise would have the Big Apple as its location.