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Michael Lesslie Tapped to Rewrite Fast and Furious Finale

3/20/2026

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Michael Lesslie, screenwriter, has been chosen to rewrite Fast Forever, the finale of the Fast and Furious franchise, as announced by Vin Diesel on Instagram, with a March 17, 2028 release.
The Fast and Furious saga has grossed $7.3 billion in 25 years.
Lesslie, known for Hunger Games prequels, is revising a script originally written by Aaron Rabin and Zach Dean.
Universal Pictures has not provided comments on the production.

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Michael Lesslie, screenwriter, has been chosen to rewrite Fast Forever, the finale of the Fast and Furious franchise, as announced by Vin Diesel on Instagram, with a March 17, 2028 release.
The Fast and Furious saga has grossed $7.3 billion in 25 years.
Lesslie, known for Hunger Games prequels, is revising a script originally written by Aaron Rabin and Zach Dean.
Universal Pictures has not provided comments on the production.