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Fast & Furious gets television series with Vin Diesel involved as producer

The Fast & Furious franchise is set to expand with a new television series slated for release on Peacock in 2028. Produced by franchise star Vin Diesel and written by Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman, the project aims to further explore the characters and stories from the long-running action film series.

The Fast & Furious franchise is officially expanding to television, with a new series scheduled for release on Peacock in 2028. Production of the show is being overseen by writers Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman, with franchise star Vin Diesel serving as a producer. While specific details regarding the plot and cast remain undisclosed, the project aims to further develop the characters that fans have followed for over two decades.

This television initiative builds upon the immense global success of the film series, which began in 2001 and has grossed over 7 billion dollars to date. Vin Diesel previously noted that there has been significant demand from fans to explore these stories in greater depth. The series announcement coincides with the upcoming release of the final film in the main cinematic saga, Fast Forever, which is also slated for a March 2028 premiere. Multiple other television projects set within the same universe are currently in development.

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