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

According to sources, Universal is currently in the early stages of developing a spinoff that will focus on the characters originated by Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham in the recent film “The Fate of the Furious.” The franchise architects have expressed their intention to expand the universe through spinoffs, and this particular project is the one they are actively pursuing.

While details are still being worked out, sources reveаl that the concept for the spinoff has been discussed, and it is likely to be scripted by Chris Morgan, the chief writer of the franchise who has been instrumental in its success, particularly with the eighth installment. The idea centers 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 could potentially be developed alongside the production of the next Fast film.

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

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