Universal in Early Development of Spinoff Starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham’s Characters from “The Fate of the Furious”

According to sources, Universal is in the early stages of developing a spinoff that will focus on the characters portrayed by Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham in the recent film “The Fate of the Furious.” The franchise creators have expressed their desire to expand the Fast and Furious universe through spinoffs, and this project is currently being actively pursued.

While specific details are still being worked out, it is reported that the concept for the spinoff has been discussed, and it is likely that Chris Morgan, the chief writer of the franchise, will be involved in scripting. The idea revolves around Dwayne Johnson’s character, Luke Hobbs, a U.S. Diplomatic Security Agent, forming an unlikely alliance with Jason Statham’s character, Deckard Shaw. The spinoff movie may be developed simultaneously with the production of the next Fast film.

Dwayne Johnson joined the franchise in “Fast Five,” and Jason Statham made his debut in “Fast & Furious 6.” Initially introduced as antagonists to the core street-racing family, both characters eventually earned their way into the circle of trust.

While specific details of the spinoff are not yet available due to the early stage of the script, discussions and talks are underway. The on-screen chemistry between Johnson and Statham in “The Fate of the Furious” was well-received, and the film has already achieved significant success, grossing $685 million worldwide within its second weekend. The potential spinoff featuring these two characters seems to be a strategic move to further extend the Fast and Furious franchise, which shows no signs of slowing down.