'Furious 8' Cast News, Release Date: Dwayne Johnson Confirmed to Reprise Role, Hobbs Solo Film?
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who first joined the Furious family in its 2011 instalment, "Fast Five," is now confirmed to be officially on board for the upcoming sequel of the franchise, "Fast and Furious 8."
The actor informing the press at a conference to promote his latest film, "San Andreas," which he starred with Carla Gugino.
When asked to shed light on the rumors about Luke Hobbs returning in Furious 8, he simply answered:
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"Of course. It can't go on without Hobbs," he said.
The conversation went on probe earlier reports pointing out to a Hobbs-centered spinoff film, which was originally planned to be released between the sixth and the seventh sequel of the franchise, according to Collider.
"We all are interested in it. I just had a big conversation with the studio. So we'll see. I still think for me personally we've created a little bit of space for him in 7 and the gauge is set for what the audience will want. That's my take on it, you know, but a lot of other people have to have input," the 43-year-old professional wrestler-turned-actor explained.
It remains to be seen as to where the DSS Federal Agent character could go in the offshoot film. Although, Collider was quick to speculate that there's a huge possibility for it to grow into a "major guns-and-explosions franchise" under his name.
As for Furious 8, franchise mainstay Vin Diesel previously revealed at CinemaCon that the film will hit the theaters on April 14, 2017.
