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Vin Diesel Honors Paul Walker at Cannes as Fast & Furious Turns 25

The tribute signaled a franchise shifting into TV on Peacock with its film finale slated for 2028.

Overview

  • Vin Diesel fought back tears during a tribute to Paul Walker at Wednesday’s 25th‑anniversary screening of the original film in Cannes, then embraced Walker’s daughter Meadow to a standing ovation.
  • Meadow Walker joined Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jordana Brewster at the midnight showing, where Diesel told the crowd he prayed everyone could have a brother like Paul.
  • Peacock is developing several Fast & Furious TV projects, with industry reports citing four formats in the works and one live‑action series officially moving forward.
  • Vin Diesel is attached as an executive producer on the confirmed series, and the pilot script is being developed by writer Mike Daniels with Wolfe Coleman.
  • Universal still lists the eleventh film, titled Fast Forever, for March 16, 2028, and trade reports say the screenplay remains in flux, as the $7‑billion franchise balances remembrance with expansion.