Jordana Brewster Pushes for ‘Fast 11’ to Return to Roots and Get Gritty

In 2023, the Fast and Furious franchise scored another success with Fast X, despite some critics trying to slow things down for what’s allegedly the second-to-last movie in the series. Most viewers, however, enjoyed the high-speed action spectacle. Interestingly, Vin Diesel has expressed a desire to return the franchise to its roots – back to the raw street racing that made the original films popular. Now another cast member shares this sentiment, which is a wish shared by many fans as the story draws to a close.

More recently, Fast and Furious actress Jordana Brewster expressed her ideas about where she’d like the franchise to head next, hinting at a return to the original storyline of the series. During an interview with Collider to publicize her upcoming film “Heart Eyes” co-starring Devon Sawa from “Final Destination,” Brewster voiced her opinions.

Absolutely! Let me share my thoughts from the perspective of a film critic: “Indeed, I’d love to see a return to the original’s gritty roots, drawing parallels perhaps with the reboot of Final Destination. For this new installment, I envision it set back in the vibrant cityscape of Los Angeles. The story should be raw and real, capturing the essence of a group working together to overcome challenges. And yes, our protagonist Mia should once again find herself immersed within an ensemble that not only survives but thrives under pressure.

Originally, the Fast and Furious series began as a straightforward tale of family and street racing. Over time, it transformed into what many critics call “action movies with cars,” akin to Mission: Impossible. The exhilarating, if sometimes implausible, action scenes featuring submarines, space travel, and colossal magnets make for thrilling viewing. However, some viewers are concerned that the series is losing credibility, and they eagerly anticipate a marked change in direction for the next installment.

The Fast and Furious movies initially revolved around family dynamics and street racing. They’ve since been compared to Mission: Impossible on wheels due to their high-octane action scenes that involve underwater vehicles, space travel, and massive magnets. While these sequences offer plenty of excitement, some spectators are growing tired of the lack of realism and yearn for a fresh approach in the next movie.

Vin Diesel Has Been Frustrated With ‘Fast XI’s Production

The Fast Saga has encountered more difficulties than most films during their creation and manufacturing stages. Specifically, Fast X faced significant changes when its original director, Justin Lin, left the project after filming had begun. This unexpected departure led to Louis Leterrier assuming directing duties, revising parts of the script, and managing to steer what could have been a costly flop towards a more successful outcome.

Previously, Diesel expressed his frustration over the contrasting requests from different individuals associated with the film production on Thanksgiving, by posting about it online. In his own words, he stated:

I’ve heard from Universal that FastX2 should be ready by March 2026, but Concast wants two final movies too! On top of that, the writer for Fast Five sent me an image suggesting that Dom and Hobbs need to reconcile. I’m yearning for a return to authentic street racing, realistic stunts, and a reunion of that special camaraderie. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving…

Over the past week, Diesel hinted at a potential return for the Fast franchise to its original location, Los Angeles. Following his disclosure that he’d been in touch with Brewster, he announced that filming for the upcoming movie would resume in LA after the recent wildfires. He expressed this by saying:

A week ago, as fires forced people out of LA… my sister Jordana contacted me, urging Universal to shoot the remaining parts of Fast X Part 2 in Los Angeles. She emphasized that Los Angeles needs it more than ever right now… LA is where the Fast and Furious series began filming 25 years ago, and now, Fast is coming home at last. With love…

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2025-01-27 15:31