In November, Vin Diesel posted a lengthy post on Instagram asking The Rock to once again star in the upcoming “Fast & Furious” film. “My little brother Dwayne… the time has come. The world awaits the finale of Fast 10,” he wrote. “Legacy awaits. I told you years ago that I was going to fulfill my promise to Pablo [Paul Walker]. I swore that we would reach and manifest the best Fast in the finale that is 10! I say this out of love… but you must show up.”
Many saw this as a sweet gesture, and maybe even an apologetic post, but for The Rock, it was nothing but manipulative. “I was very surprised by Vin’s recent post,” the actor told CNN. “Vin and I actually connected not over social media, I told him directly — and privately — that I would not be returning to the franchise.” Johnson also didn’t appreciate how Diesel mentioned his children and Paul Walker. “Vin’s recent public post was an example of his manipulation. … Leave them out of it.”
He’s also adamant about not returning to the series, but he extends his support to the cast and crew of the series. “My goal all along was to end my amazing journey,” he continued. “I’m confident in the ‘Fast’ universe and its ability to consistently deliver for the audience, and I truly wish my former co-stars and crew members the best of luck.”
