In just a few months, production will get under way onFast & Furious 8, which we reported in September will kick off the franchise’sfinal trilogy. Last month, Universal handed out release dates forFast & Furious 9(June 05, 2025) and the franchise finaleFast & Furious 10(August 07, 2025), but there is still much we don’t know aboutFast & Furious 8at this time. Today we have a new report fromDeadline, which reveals that directorF. Gary Grayand writerChris Morganare creating a new female villain, withCharlize Theronbeing eyed for the role.
This report reveals that the script still hasn’t been completed quite yet, and while a formal offer hasn’t been made, the site claims that the actress' schedule may have an opening that would allow her to come on board. Still, the actress hasn’t even seen a script yet, and it isn’t known if she would even take on such a role. No details were given about this character, but it’s said to be a “juicy role” for any actress, especially considering the massive global success of theFast & Furiousfranchise.
IfCharlize Therondoes sign on, she will joinMichelle Rodriguez, who is expected to return as Leti, alongsideVin Dieselas Dominic Toretto,Dwayne Johnsonas Hobbs andJason Stathamas Ian Shaw. There have also been rumors that2 Fast 2 FuriousstarEva Mendesmay be coming back as U.S. Customs Agent Monica Fuentes, but she hasn’t been confirmed at this time. No story details have been given, but it has been confirmed that the story will be at least partially set in New York City. However, recent reports indicate this could be another globe-trotting adventure for Dom and his crew.
Production has been confirmed to take place later this year in both New York City and Atlanta, but other reports reveal that the producers are eyeing a shoot inCuba, which would make it the first major motion picture to shoot in the country in over 50 years. Another report from last month revealed the sequel will be partially shot inIceland, with shooting set to begin this April. The shoot will reportedly feature the largest explosion ever seen in the country, but no specific plot details about the shoot have been unveiled yet. It isn’t known how much work is left to be done on the script byChris Morgan, who has written everyFast & Furiousmovie except the first two.
Charlize Theron is coming off the Best Picture nomineeMad Max: Fury Roadand last year’s thrillerDark Places. She will next be seen in the action-packed sequelThe Huntsman: Winter’s War, arriving on April 22, and she also lends her voice to Laika’sKubo and the Two Strings, arriving August 19. She is also attached to star inThe Coldest City, which is currently in production, andThe Gray Man. What do you think about Charlize Theron playing the villain inFast & Furious 8?
