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A 'Fast & Furious' television series is officially in development at Peacock. The project is being led by showrunners Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman, with Vin Diesel and other key franchise producers attached. This marks the first major expansion of the blockbuster film series into television.
Facts First
- A 'Fast & Furious' TV series is in development at the NBCUniversal streaming service Peacock.
- Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman are co-showrunners and are writing the pilot for the series.
- Vin Diesel will executive produce the series through his One Race company alongside other franchise producers.
- The 'Fast & Furious' film franchise has earned over $7 billion worldwide across 11 films.
- Universal Television will produce the series, with a pilot script currently in development.
What Happened
Vin Diesel announced a 'Fast & Furious' television series onstage at the NBCUniversal upfront presentation in New York. He stated that Peacock is launching four shows from the 'Fast and Furious' universe, but an individual with knowledge of the situation confirmed that only one show is currently in development. The series has co-showrunners and executive producers Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman, who are also writing the pilot. Executive producers include Vin Diesel and Sam Vincent via One Race, Neal Moritz and Pavun Shetty of Original Film, and Jeff Kirschenbaum and Chris Morgan. Universal Television will produce the series.
Why this Matters to You
If you're a fan of the high-octane 'Fast & Furious' films, this development could bring a new, ongoing chapter of the franchise directly to your streaming subscription. The involvement of key franchise figures like Vin Diesel and Chris Morgan suggests the series may aim to capture the spirit of the films. This expansion may offer more frequent stories from the universe between major film releases.
What's Next
The immediate next step is the completion of the pilot script by showrunners Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman. The project's progression to a full series order will likely depend on the reception of that script by Peacock. The broader 'Fast & Furious' franchise continues with the film 'Fast Forever' scheduled for release in 2028.