Vin Diesel teases Brian could ‘return’ for Fast and Furious finale
The Fast and Furious franchise is coming to an end in April 2027.
Vin Diesel and Paul Walker in Fast and The Furious. Photo: Instagram/vindiesel (screenshot)
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Paul Walker’s character Brian returns to Fast and Furious
The Fast and Furious franchise is coming to an end with its 11th film, and actor Vin Diesel has hinted that the late Paul Walker’s character Brian could be making a return.
This immediately got fans talking as it has been over 13 years since Walker’s passing and a decade since his last Fast and Furious appearance.
The filming of the Furious 7 movie was delayed due to Walker’s death in a car accident, and his scenes were completed by his brothers standing in.
The new film is set for release in April 2027.
“Vin Diesel said there were three conditions for them signing off on the finale… one was reuniting Dom Toretto and Brian O’Connor.”
– Zweli Mbhele
I’m not sure how I feel about this
— Reviews With Al (@ReviewsWithAl) June 29, 2025
Vin Diesel has announced they will be reuniting Dominic Toretto with Brian O’Connor for the last Fast movie
But knowing it isn’t really Paul Walker doesn’t really sit right
What do others think? pic.twitter.com/QUTrKa21oE
Rihanna hits the blue carpet for “Smurfs Movie’
A pregnant Rihanna and ASAP Rocky hit the blue carpet over the weekend for the premiere of The Smurfs Movie.
The singer, who is expecting her third child, returned to voice Smurfette.
Her royal Smurfness, our Smurfette. 💙@rihanna #SmurfsMovie pic.twitter.com/zqD4IaeK2l
— The Smurfs Movie (@SmurfsMovie) June 28, 2025
Dua Lipa wraps up five stadium shows
The pop singer completed five sold-out stadium shows for her Radical Optimism Tour.
She wowed audiences at Anfield in Liverpool, Wembley in London and Aviva in Dublin.
“I love Dua for this… Splitting the G for the Guinness is basically taking your first sip and it must split the G on the draft glass in half.”
– Zweli Mbele
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