Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is back, and he’s not just returning to the big screen but reuniting with Fast & Furious franchise director Justin Lin for the upcoming sci-fi action blockbuster The Vanguard. According to GFR, Sony will produce the film, which will feature Johnson as a soldier leading a team of elite fighters trying to stop an alien invasion.
The reunion between Johnson and Lin is an interesting one, especially considering the drama that has surrounded the Fast & Furious franchise in recent years. Johnson and Vin Diesel reportedly had a falling out on the set of Fast 8, leading to Johnson calling out Diesel on social media for being unprofessional. The feud between the two actors escalated to the point where Johnson refused to appear in the latest Fast & Furious installment, Fast X, which is currently in production.
However, despite Johnson’s fallout with Diesel, he has remained close to Lin. The two previously worked together on the Fast & Furious franchise, with Lin directing four of the films. In fact, Lin was reportedly the reason why Johnson joined the franchise in the first place, having personally convinced him to come on board for Fast Five.
The Vanguard seems like a perfect fit for Johnson, who is known for his tough guy persona and action-packed performances. The film’s plot is reminiscent of classic sci-fi blockbusters like Independence Day and War of the Worlds, with an otherworldly threat that only a team of elite fighters can stop. With Lin at the helm, viewers can expect high-octane action sequences and jaw-dropping special effects.
It’s worth noting that Johnson has been branching out from the Fast & Furious franchise in recent years, focusing on his own projects like the Jumanji series and Black Adam. The Vanguard is another step in this direction, showing that Johnson is willing to take on new challenges and explore new genres.
All in all, The Vanguard promises to be an exciting addition to Johnson’s filmography, and fans of the sci-fi and action genres should definitely keep an eye out for it. And who knows, maybe working together on this film will bring Johnson and Lin even closer, and lead to more collaborations in the future.
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