Hollywood has a handful of franchises that executives (and the public) probably didn’t expect to last this long. Mission Impossible comes to mind, when you think about the fact that the first film was a Brian De Palma spin on a retro TV show. And then there’s the world of Fast & Furious, which he races towards fast and furious 10 without really showing any signs of slowing down. Co-stars have come and gone on this series, including The Rock and Brie Larson. But perennial villain Charlize Theron was recently asked if she’d bring her character Cipher into a spin-off series, and the South African beauty has had a few thoughts.
Encryption first appeared in the fate of the furiousand it was sneakier and more powerful than previous villains we had seen in the series. Cipher remains a mystery, and while we can find out more about her in x fast – Of everything we know so far about the sequel – is definitely a character that could support a spinoff. so when eastern time asked Theron about the possibilities, she very quickly (and wisely) replied:
If Dame Helen Mirren does it, I’m in for it.
Let’s tell the truth. If Dame Helen Mirren is up for anything, we’re all for it. She is another actress who has been in and out of the Fast & Furious saga. Shit, if you ask her, she’ll tell you she begged Vin Diesel to bring her up in F9. So Charlize Theron naturally wants Mirren to be a part of any Cipher spinoff. It’s a good choice.
Spinoffs have been a thing in the Fast & Furious franchise, with The Rock and Jason Statham in power hobbs and shaw a impressive heights at the box office , proving that fans will follow these characters into stories that are tangential to the larger saga… which may end after Fast 10 and 11, after all. I mean, it’s already assumed that Vin Diesel officially retires after providing these following two features. But it is always temporary.
As for the franchise’s longevity, Charlize Theron also had this to say to ET when they spoke:
I feel so lucky to be such a small part of this amazing thing they have built over so many years. I think what Vin and the producers and Universal have done with the whole franchise is really great. I mean, it just doesn’t happen. You just don’t have an audience with you for that long. No pun intended. Or maybe. I always appreciate when they call me. I’m like, ‘Oh my god, I can do this again. It’s incredible.’
Will be able to do it again when x fast will hit theaters in May. Want to start the 2023 film releases right? Check out our full list of blockbusters, comedies, horror thrillers and other blockbuster multiplexes in the coming months.
Source: Cinemablend
