Following Reconciliation with Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson Set to Reprise Role as Hobbs in ‘Fast & Furious’

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has reconciled with Vin Diesel, returning to the "Fast & Furious" franchise.

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Johnson announced on social media that his character, Luke Hobbs, will be back in a new movie.

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The actor expressed excitement about Hobbs' return and thanked fans for their support.

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Johnson acknowledged the previously tense relationship with Diesel, but asserted they've moved past it for the sake of the franchise.

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The feud began when Johnson criticized some male co-stars for unprofessional behavior in a now-deleted post.

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A subsequent meeting between the two actors provided "clarity" but didn't initially resolve the conflict.

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In November 2021, Diesel invited Johnson back to the franchise via an Instagram post.

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Johnson had previously stated in a CNN interview that he would not return to the franchise, criticizing Diesel's manipulative approach.

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However, Johnson now seems optimistic about the future of the "Fast & Furious" series and wished his former colleagues success.

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Fans of the franchise are excited about Johnson's return and anticipate new directions for the movies.

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