Overview
- Vin Diesel announced the hire on Instagram and said the finale returns the story to Los Angeles, where the series began.
- Universal has slated Fast Forever for March 17, 2028, creating a five-year gap after Fast X.
- Industry reports say Lesslie is rewriting a draft previously by Aaron Rabin and Zach Dean.
- Universal has not commented on the writer move or additional production details.
- Key decisions remain pending, including the director and which cast members will return, following delays tied to the 2023 writers' strike and reported budget concerns.