Vin Dieselis having a fun Saturday off. He started his morning by sharing the firstFast & Furious 8poster, confirming that the movie is going to head to New York, as well as other locals around the globe. Now, he’s back onInstagramto tease one of the big action set pieces inXXX: The Return of Xander Cagethat revolves around a longboard. He shared these words along with two new images.
“Training for Xander is so much fun… can’t wait to film this long board sequence that the director showed me. Have a great weekend all…”
Production onXXX: The Return of Xander Cageis said to be happening this month, and will squeeze itself in front ofFast & Furious 8.The Hollywood Reporterannounced last week thatNina Dobrev(The Vampire Diaries) andRuby Rose(Orange Is the New Black) are in varying stages of negotiations to join the cast of thissequel. They haven’t been confirmed at this time. We reported last week that martial arts legendsTony JaaandJet Li, along with UFC fighterConor McGregor, have also come aboard to star.
The story is rumored to center on originalxXxstar Vin Diesel’s character, Xander Cage, who surrounds himself with “sexy badasses and comic relief players.” The idea is that this franchise will be resurrected in the same way as hisFast & Furiousfranchise was brought back to life, with Xander Cage leading a new team. The cast also includes originalxXxstarSamuel L. Jackson, returning as Gibbons, head of the National Security Agency (NSA) and Bollywood star Deepika Padukone as thefemale lead.
This project will be Deepika Padukone’s first ever American production.Vin Dieseloriginally wanted to bring her on board for a role in last year’s blockbusterFurious 7, but she had to turn down the part due to prior commitments. Deepika Padukone is playing a “huntress” who is also Xander Cage’s former lover.Nina Dobrevis portraying a witty and sarcastic tech specialist, whileRuby Roseis playing a sniper.
D.J. Caruso(The Disappointments Room) is directing from a script byF. Scott Frazier(The Numbers Station), with Vin Diesel producing alongside his sister Samantha Vincent, Jeff Kirschenbaum andJoe Roth. Production is scheduled to take place in Toronto and the Philippines. The sequel doesn’t have a distributor yet, but several sources claim that Paramount Pictures will be the franchise’s new home. Take a look at Vin Diesel’s latest update.
