Rumor: Charles Melton Eyed for Next Fast & Furious Movie
Industry insider Jeff Sneider says Charles Melton is being eyed for the next Fast & Furious film, which could pass the torch from Vin Diesel.
Industry insider Jeff Sneider has shared a rumor that Charles Melton is being eyed to join the next Fast & Furious movie, according to joblo.com. No deal has been confirmed by Universal or by Melton's representatives.
The same rumor suggests the next film in the franchise could see Vin Diesel passing the torch to a younger generation of characters. Neither Diesel nor the studio has commented on the claim.
The franchise's last installment, Fast X, was released in 2023 and ended on a cliffhanger. The grand finale, Fast Forever, is currently slated for a March 17, 2028 release. Vin Diesel has said he read the script for Fast Forever by Michael Lesslie.
A TV series is also in development
A Fast & Furious TV series is in the works at Peacock with Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman as co-showrunners, set to premiere in 2028. Vin Diesel teased the project at the NBCUniversal Upfront event earlier this year, where he also mentioned that three other potential Fast & Furious TV projects were being developed.
Quick answers
Is Charles Melton confirmed for the next Fast & Furious movie?
No. The claim comes from an industry insider, Jeff Sneider, and has not been confirmed by Universal or by Melton's representatives.
When is the next Fast & Furious movie, Fast Forever, released?
Fast Forever is currently slated for a March 17, 2028 release.
Is there a Fast & Furious TV series?
Yes, a Fast & Furious TV series is in the works at Peacock with Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman as co-showrunners. It is set to premiere in 2028.