Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Returns After Vin Diesel Feud

This publish accommodates spoilers for Fast X.

Plot twist! Fans of the Fast and the Furious franchise are in for a giant shock on the finish of Fast X.

Directed by Louis Leterrier, the most recent installment — which hit theaters Friday, May 19 — brings again returning favorites Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, John Cena and extra because the crew is confronted with considered one of their greatest challenges but. Newcomers Brie Larson, Rita Moreno and Jason Momoa have been recognized to be becoming a member of the star-studded solid — however one post-credit look was stored quiet.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is again as Agent Luke Hobbs regardless of publicly declaring he would now not be a part of the racing films amid pressure with Diesel, 55. The duo didn’t seem in any scenes collectively in 2017’s The Fate of the Furious following a public falling out — and the previous professional wrestler, 51, wasn’t featured in 2021’s F9.

“I’ve wished them well,” he instructed The Hollywood Reporter that yr, revealing that he wouldn’t be again for an additional Fast film. “I wish them well on Fast 9. And I wish them the best of luck on Fast 10 and Fast 11 and the rest of the Fast & Furious movies they do that will be without me.”

In November 2021, nonetheless, Diesel prolonged a public invitation for Johnson to return regardless of their ups and downs. “My little brother Dwayne… the time has come. The world awaits the finale of ‘Fast 10.’ As you know, my children refer to you as Uncle Dwayne in my house. There is not a holiday that goes by that they and you don’t send well wishes… but the time has come. Legacy awaits. I told you years ago that I was going to fulfill my promise to Pablo,” the XXX actor wrote by way of Instagram, referring to late costar Paul Walker through the use of an affectionate nickname.

Diesel continued: “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, do not leave the franchise idle you have a very important role to play. Hobbs can’t be played by no other. I hope that you rise to the occasion and fulfill your destiny.”

The Moana actor turned down the provide, which he claimed was a “manipulation” tactic. “I didn’t like that he brought up his children in the post, as well as Paul Walker’s death. Leave them out of it,” he instructed CNN in December 2021. “We had spoken months ago about this and came to a clear understanding. My goal all along was to end my amazing journey with this incredible Fast & Furious franchise with gratitude and grace.”

Johnson added that he felt “surprised” that Diesel would talk about the state of affairs so publicly. “This past June, when Vin and I actually connected not over social media, I told him directly — and privately — that I would not be returning to the franchise,” he defined. “I was firm yet cordial with my words and said that I would always be supportive of the cast and always root for the franchise to be successful, but that there was no chance I would return.”

The drama started in 2016 when Johnson shared a since-deleted Instagram publish hinting that some “candy asses” on set don’t “conduct themselves as stand up men and true professionals.” He didn’t title names on the time, however rumors swirled that the insults have been directed at Diesel.

Five years later, feud conversations have been reignited when the Pacifier star instructed Men’s Health that the character of Hobbs required “tough love” on his half. “I would do anything I’d have to do in order to get performances in anything I’m producing,” he stated in June 2021.

Despite seemingly stepping away from the franchise, Johnson confessed in October 2021 that he had some regrets in regards to the social media add that fueled the hearth.

“I shouldn’t have shared that,” he instructed Vanity Fair. “Because at the end of the day, that goes against my DNA. I don’t share things like that. And I take care of that kind of bulls—t away from the public. They don’t need to know that. That’s why I say it wasn’t my best day.”

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However, the Jungle Cruise star wouldn’t take again the publish’s message. “I mean what I say when I say it,” he shared. “But to express it publicly was not the right thing to do.”