2023-05-20 10:00:00
Vin Diesel and his friends gathered in Rome for the presentation of the brand new Rapids X, the first of a trilogy which marks the end of the franchise of Fast and dangerous. Nostalgia and emotion at the rendezvous.
“Let me tell you the beginning. Paul and I were in Mexico, even before the release of the first Fast and dangerous, we were sitting on the ground in an airport, our bags next to us, and we had just appeared on an MTV show for spring break. People were walking by without seeing us and Paul told me to take advantage of anonymity because following the movie came out that wouldn’t be happening.”
“Paul believed in the success of the franchise. Every time we went to the premiere of one of the films, anywhere in the world, we had a special moment where we both walked out of the cinema, without anyone else. And each time, he whispered in my ear that the next one would be even better. And when we talked regarding the possibility of a tenth film, he told me that he would like to do something special for the occasion, something that we had never done on screen before. And Paul’s dream came true,” recalled Vin Diesel during his appearance on Kelly Clarkson’s show.
Because the memory of Paul Walker is omnipresent in this Rapids X, whose action is a continuation of Fast and Dangerous 5, as Dante (Jason Momoa), who seeks revenge for his father’s death, is the son of Hernan Reyes, robbed by Dom and his gang in the 2011 feature. opens in Rome, continues in London, Portugal and Brazil. Another particularity, all the actors are reunited and, in addition to the usual Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Nathalie Emmanuel and Ludacris, we also see Charlize Theron, Sung Kang, Jason Statham, Helen Mirren, John Cena and even Gal Gadot. And, in terms of newcomers, we are entitled to Rita Moreno, Brie Larson and Daniela Melchior.
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the franchise Fast and dangerous has this particularity; she was born out of nothing. It is not from a “comic” or a television show.
“I saw the first movie as a fan, I grew up with those movies, I studied cinema with the Fast and dangerous. From the beginning of the franchise, the films were all shot on location, with international distribution. As the director of this one, I therefore had to pay tribute to all the other previous feature films”, underlined the filmmaker Louis Leterrier during the press conference for the presentation of Rapids X held in Rome last week.
“I want the public to appreciate the actors, each one more extraordinary than the other, explained Vin Diesel when asked what he wanted moviegoers to think regarding watching this first installment of the latest adventures of the big Toretto family. . Everyone who is here with me has brought so much to the franchise.”
“From day one of filming, we told ourselves daily that it was a miracle that we were making the tenth film in the franchise. There were so many amazing moments that I can’t pick one that stands out more than another. All the actors, craftsmen, people from the studios contributed. Everything is therefore tinged with emotion and this is, for me, what elevates Rapids X on another level. And I hope that the public will be affected in the same way,” he continued.
And Helen Mirren has revealed she begged Vin Diesel to give her a role in the feature film series, which he surprisingly accepted, casting her as Jason Statham’s mother.
“We mention the family a lot when we talk regarding Fast and dangerous, and that’s true. Look at us, we’re a weird, dysfunctional, but loving family. And what brings us together is love. The love of our profession, the love of cinema, the love of our fellow actors. What Vin Diesel has created is unusual and I am not only happy to be part of this group, but also extremely proud,” said the 77-year-old Briton.
Top fight between Michelle Rodriguez and Charlize Theron
In Rapids X, the interpreters of Lettie and Cypher finally have the opportunity to do battle with their bare hands during a three-minute scene. Details.
“I must have said that I want to see a category for stunt performers at the Oscars. These are people who put their lives on the line to entertain us, and many have died as a result. And we don’t send enough love to the stuntmen who provide us with quite a show, ”said Michelle Rodriguez to the applause of the other actors in the feature film.
“My favorite thing regarding these fight scenes is the choreography. As an actress, I’m lucky enough to be able to perform them. Then, I’m lucky enough to have stunt doubles, attached by ropes, who fly through the air. I admit it’s very cool. I feel at home when I fight on a set.”
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*NO RESALE / AUCUNE REVENTE* Michelle Rodriguez in her role as Letty in “Fast X”, directed by Louis Leterrier. PHOTO COURTESY PROVIDED BY UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
And Mia gets started…
Even Jordana Brewster, Vin Diesel’s sister in this saga, does the punch, an aspect the actress was delighted with during her speech during the Roman press conference.
“Like Michelle, I loved the choreographies. It’s like a dance that we repeat for days and finally have the opportunity to admire the day of the shoot. I had the chance to do my fight scenes with the best, John Cena helped me and gave me advice and allowed me to include humorous elements as well as winks for the public,” she said.
Rapids X has been playing in most theaters since Friday.
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