Collaborating with Vin Diesel has led to numerous accounts that have been circulating all over the entertainment industry. However, have you ever wondered what it’s like to work side by side with Dominic Toretto himself? Louis Leterrier, the director of Fast X, has some great anecdotes to share. Moreover, he received a thoughtful text message before filming the 11th sequel of this long-standing, family-oriented series.
The Toretto clan is having a blast at their barbecue in the latest installment of the Fast and Furious franchise.
On the set of the recent Fast X movie, Vin Diesel and Louis Leterrier were often seen laughing together. Despite Leterrier’s fandom of the franchise, directing the film required a crash course in its narrative, which Vin Diesel was happy to provide. The two spent three hours every night discussing the day’s events, their intentions, and plans for the future. This is a refreshing change from previous reports of behind-the-scenes conflicts between Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson. Leterrier’s approach to working with actors gives them space to try new things, as evidenced by some extreme Jason Momoa improvisation that made it into the finished film. Vin Diesel’s vision for the franchise is evident, and while a trilogy has been teased, nothing has been confirmed yet. Although there are ongoing strike actions that have halted work on the development of Fast & Furious 11, both collaborators continue to think about the franchise’s future.
In Fast & Furious 11, the explosive cliffhanger from Fast X will be resolved in 2025. While this may seem far away, the possibility of a third part and the lack of a script for the immediate follow-up create pressure. However, neither Louis Leterrier nor Vin Diesel seem to be feeling the crunch at the moment. Louis reflects on Vin’s dedication to the franchise and admits that he didn’t expect their partnership to last this long. Vin is already focusing on the next one and their relationship is very strong. Hollywood’s twin strike actions are still ongoing, but when they are resolved, the Fast Saga family will be back in action burning rubber.
