The extended family is poised for a significant expansion. On Monday, franchise cornerstone Vin Diesel revealed that Universal Television is actively developing no fewer than four television projects set within the expansive Fast & Furious universe. According to reports from Deadline, one of these ventures is confirmed to be a live-action series destined for NBCUniversal’s Peacock platform.
Diesel is set to serve as executive producer on the project, tapping writers Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman to draft the pilot. Daniels brings extensive experience with high-octane, vehicle-centric storytelling, having contributed to Sons of Anarchy and Pan Am, and is currently spearheading a revival of the classic car-chase staple The Rockford Files. Furthermore, Daniels and Coleman’s previous collaboration on the gritty procedural Shades of Blue suggests a blend of intense drama and action that aligns well with the franchise’s DNA.
While specific narrative details remain under wraps, Diesel has indicated that these spinoffs will delve deeper into the backstories of legacy characters. This approach grants the studio a vast canvas. Here are a few creative directions they could explore:
- Young Dom: A prequel series expanding on the formative years of Dominic Toretto, previously glimpsed in flashbacks during F9: The Fast Saga. This could provide essential context regarding the pivotal death of Jack Toretto and the subsequent fracturing of the brotherly bond between Dom and Jakob.
- Fast & Furious: 1923: An ambitious period piece imagining the franchise’s ethos in the early 20th century. Picture horse-mounted thieves transitioning from stagecoach heists to early automobile pursuits, culminating in the origin story of the fabled Toretto family tuna salad recipe.
- Roman & Tej’s Adventures: A lighthearted, dialogue-driven spinoff focusing on the dynamic duo as they test outlandish theories—like Roman’s ongoing musings on their own immortality—while Tej manages high-stakes technical maneuvers.
- Fast & Furious: SUV: A grounded, consumer-focused iteration centering on heavy-duty vehicles, catering to fans who appreciate the aesthetic of gas-guzzlers even in an increasingly electrified world.
Universal’s strategy appears to involve mirroring the successful model of franchises like Yellowstone or the Chicago universe, establishing a sprawling network of interconnected stories. It is easy to envision a series shifting focus away from street racing toward the elite government task forces dedicated to dismantling Dom’s crew.
This wouldn’t be the first foray into television for the brand; the animated series Fast & Furious Spy Racers, which followed the adventures of Tony Toretto and his teenage crew, successfully ran for 52 episodes on Netflix.
Meanwhile, production teams continue navigating the path toward the franchise’s intended conclusion. Following the 2023 release of Fast X, the final installment, titled Fast Forever, is currently slated to hit theaters on March 17, 2028.
Source: Polygon
