Vin Diesel says eighth Fast and Furious movie will be set in New York
The Fast and Furious crew is headed to Manhattan. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel meant to promote Furious 7, which hits theaters Friday, Vin Diesel teased that an eighth installment — yet to be officially confirmed — will be set in New York.And Kurt Russell, who joined the series cast in Furious 7 as a mysterious government agent, will apparently play a significant role come the eighth film. "Kurt Russell came in for this movie," Vin Diesel told Kimmel. "But we really hired him because of a story that follows this that takes place in New York."
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JOHNSON: 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.