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Vin Diesel cries, hugs Paul Walker’s daughter Meadow at The Fast and the Furious’ Cannes screening: ‘He was my brother’

Vin Diesel cries, hugs Paul Walker’s daughter Meadow at The Fast and the Furious’ Cannes screening: ‘He was my brother’

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Fast & Furious stars Vin Diesel and Paul Walker shared a bond that went beyond the big screen. After Paul’s death, Vin has been a constant source of support to the actor’s family. During the recent screening of The Fast and the Furious at the Cannes Film Festival, marking the franchise’s 25th anniversary, Vin teared up while remembering his co-star and dear friend. Apart from the film’s star cast, Paul Walker’s daughter, Meadow Walker, was also present at the screening. Vin Diesel remembered Paul Walker at Cannes Film Festival. Vin Diesel tears up remembering Paul Walker Vin Diesel looked dashing as he arrived for the screening wearing a special jacket with the words “Fast Forever” written in rhinestones. At the screening, Diesel spoke about his bond with Paul and hugged Meadow Walker as he broke down while remembering him. “I pray that in your life you have a brother like Paul… It wasn’t on the script at first that this blond-haired, blue-eyed guy would be a brother to me.” Speaking about Meadow, he said, “The …

Vin Diesel compares ‘birthday twin’ Priyanka Chopra to Nelson Mandela at The Bluff premiere

Vin Diesel compares ‘birthday twin’ Priyanka Chopra to Nelson Mandela at The Bluff premiere

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4 min readLos AngelesUpdated: Feb 18, 2026 02:10 PM IST Prime Video and Russo Brothers’ production house AGBO hosted a grand premiere of Frank E Flowers’ upcoming action thriller The Bluff, which is headlined by Priyanka Chopra. The star-studded event in Los Angeles was attended by Priyanka, her husband and actor-singer Nick Jonas, Fast & Furious star Vin Diesel, and Karl Urban among others. While addressing the media at the premiere, Vin Diesel was all praise for his birthday twin Priyanka, who was standing by her. “She is so amazing in this movie. And she’s such an incredible talent. And she was so nice with my kids in New York, where they had a screening. And we share our birthday. And the only other person I can think of is the great Nelson Mandela. And we’re all trying to make the world a better place,” said the actor. The official Instagram handle of AGBO shared this video with the caption, “Joe Russo, isn’t your birthday also July 18th? (dance emoji).” Earlier in the evening, Priyanka …

Vin Diesel praises Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ ‘incredible talent’ at The Bluff premiere: She’s amazing in the film

Vin Diesel praises Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ ‘incredible talent’ at The Bluff premiere: She’s amazing in the film

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas has an impressive line-up of films releasing for the audience. Her recent outing is The Bluff, which is making its way on Prime Video on February 25, 2026. Ahead of the film’s OTT release, a star-studded premiere was hosted. At the event, her Baywatch co-star Vin Diesel heaped praise on her and thanked PC for being nice to his kids in New York. Read on! Vin Diesel praises Priyanka Chopra at The Bluff premiere Priyanka Chopra’s upcoming film, The Bluff, has been on everyone’s minds. The Frank E. Flowers directorial is inching towards its release next week. Hence, a premiere was hosted, attended by some big names of Hollywood. Among the attendees was Vin Diesel, who worked with PC in Baywatch. While interacting with the media, the XXX: Return of Xander Cage actor shared a little secret about the desi girl. Vin said, “She is so amazing in this movie. She is such an incredible talent.” The Hollywood actor and producer further thanked the Bajirao Mastani actress for being nice to his kids …

At her movie premiere, Vin Diesel compares Priyanka Chopra to Nelson Mandela for making world a better place

At her movie premiere, Vin Diesel compares Priyanka Chopra to Nelson Mandela for making world a better place

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Who all were at the red carpet The world premiere of The Bluff at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles drew a glamorous turnout beyond the film’s stars. Alongside Priyanka, her husband Nick Jonas, and co‑stars such as Karl Urban, Safia Oakley‑Green, Vedanten Naidoo, and Temuera Morrison, director Frank E. Flowers and producer Anthony Russo and his wife Ann walked the red carpet. Vin Diesel attended with his daughter, Hania Riley Sinclair, and actor Sharon Stone also showed support for the film at the star‑studded Los Angeles event. About The Bluff The Bluff, directed by Frank E. Flowers and co-written with Joe Ballarini, is a period action-adventure set in the late 19th-century Caribbean. Priyanka stars as Ercell Bloody Mary Bodden, a former pirate who has left her violent past behind to live a peaceful life with her family. But when her old crew, led by the vengeful Captain Connor (Karl Urban), returns seeking revenge, she must confront danger to protect her loved ones. The film is set to premiere on Prime Video on 25 …

Beats Vin Diesel’s Fast X As 6th Highest Grossing Hollywood Film Post Covid

Beats Vin Diesel’s Fast X As 6th Highest Grossing Hollywood Film Post Covid

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Avatar: Fire And Ash China Box Office: Beats Vin Diesel’s Fast X (Photo Credit – Instagram/Youtube) James Cameron’s third Avatar film is on track to enter the top 5 highest-grossing films post-COVID list in China this weekend. It has already become the 6th highest-grossing film at the Chinese box office in the post-pandemic era. To achieve this glorious feat, Avatar: Fire and Ash has surpassed the lifetime collections of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Fast X in China. Keep scrolling for the deets. Avatar 3 is on track to become the 10th fastest film to cross the $1 billion milestone at the worldwide box office. It is also earning winning numbers at the box office in North America on the verge of crossing a major milestone. The film is one of the top-grossing films of the past year, as it continues to entertain fans. How much has Avatar 3 earned at the box office in China so far? According to trade analyst Luiz Fernando’s report, Avatar: Fire and Ash collected solid numbers on …

Did Vin Diesel tease fans with a new cast in Fast & Furious universe?

Did Vin Diesel tease fans with a new cast in Fast & Furious universe?

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Did Vin Diesel tease fans with a new cast in Fast & Furious universe? Vin Diesel has recently shared a picture with Cristiano Ronaldo, which ignited speculations about his presence in the actor’s upcoming movie. Read to know more. Vin Diesel has recently made fans go crazy after he posted a picture with football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. But it’s not just the image but there were speculations that the actor had ignited it. Now, every fan is asking if the football king is joining the Fast & Furious universe? The actor recently shared a picture with Ronaldo and posted it with a caption, which reads, “Everyone asked, would he be in the Fast mythology… I gotta tell you he is a real one. We wrote a role for him…” As soon as the post was shared, fans were curious if the footballer is making a debut in Fast & Furious 11, also known as Fast X: Part 2. The initial caption of the post mentioned that Diesel was writing a …

Vin Diesel hints at footballer Cristiano Ronaldo’s Fast & Furious debut; everything to know

Vin Diesel hints at footballer Cristiano Ronaldo’s Fast & Furious debut; everything to know

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Vin Diesel has suggested that football star Cristiano Ronaldo could be joining the Fast & Furious franchise. The actor and producer said a role has been written for Ronaldo as part of the planned final film in the series. Vin Diesel with Cristiano Ronaldo Diesel shared the update on Instagram on Friday, posting a photo with Ronaldo. Both are seen giving a thumbs-up in the image. “Everyone asked, would he be in the Fast mythology… I gotta tell you he is a real one,” Diesel wrote. “We wrote a role for him…” Final film plans The 11th Fast & Furious film is expected to serve as the franchise’s finale. Diesel has previously shared details about the project, including its release window and creative direction. At Fuel Fest in June, Diesel said the film is scheduled for release in April 2027, a date he agreed upon with Universal Studios after setting specific conditions. “Just yesterday I was with Universal Studios. … The studio said to me, ‘Vin, can we please have the finale of Fast & …

When Vin Diesel Walked Away From 2 Fast 2 Furious Over A Creative Dispute, Turning Down Million!

When Vin Diesel Walked Away From 2 Fast 2 Furious Over A Creative Dispute, Turning Down $25 Million!

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Vin Diesel Skips Sequel For Creative Reasons(Photo Credit –Facebook) Throwing it all the way back to the early 2000s, when Fast & Furious was just revving up and Dom Toretto was becoming a household name, fans were shocked when 2 Fast 2 Furious hit theaters, and Vin Diesel was nowhere to be seen. Yep, the face of the franchise, the man who gave us “I don’t have friends, I got family,” was totally MIA. No Dom, no gravelly monologues, just fast cars and Paul Walker cruising solo. It was one of the biggest Wait, what? moments in the franchise’s history, and it had fans scratching their heads for years. Why didn’t Vin return for the second lap when the franchise was just getting started? And just how big was the offer he turned down? Spoiler alert: it was huge. This little detour in the Fast Saga is still one of the juiciest behind-the-scenes stories out there, and honestly, it kind of makes us want to go back and rewatch the whole series. Why Was Vin …

Vin Diesel Gets Emotional at Fast & Furious Co-Star Gal Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony; Recalls Heartfelt Memories

Vin Diesel Gets Emotional at Fast & Furious Co-Star Gal Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony; Recalls Heartfelt Memories

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Vin Diesel could not help but get emotional while celebrating his Fast & Furious co-star Gal Gadot as she received her Hollywood Walk of Fame star. The Fast & Furious series has always been about more than fast cars and explosions. It has always been about family. And no one gets the theme better than Diesel. Diesel paid tribute to his longtime co-star Gadot for her Hollywood Walk of Fame star. While the event was all about celebrating Gadot’s stellar career, Diesel’s remarks turned personal and went into their bond, which he said had stood the test of time. During the ceremony, Diesel commended Gadot not only for her breakout role in the blockbuster series but for the influence she’s had in his life. As per videos from the ceremony posted by Variety, he testified emotionally about what she meant to him and his family. He confessed that condensing what he felt in two minutes was almost impossible, highlighting that, apart from being a great actress, she had become a part of the family. Diesel …

The Fast Saga Filmmakers Were Hit With Million Fine After Vin Diesel Stuntman Joe Watts’ Life-Changing Accident

The Fast Saga Filmmakers Were Hit With $1 Million Fine After Vin Diesel Stuntman Joe Watts’ Life-Changing Accident

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Here’s Why F9: The Fast Saga Creators Were Sued By Vin Diesel Stuntman Joe Watts (Photo Credit – Instagram) The Fast & Furious franchise is all about high-speed thrills, but one F9 stunt went dangerously off track. Back in 2019, stuntman Joe Watts suffered a near-fatal fall on set, leaving him with brain damage and a broken skull. Years later, the fallout hit hard, and filmmakers were fined $1M for major safety failures. Watts, a veteran stunt performer (Solo: A Star Wars Story, Game of Thrones), stood in for Vin Diesel when things went south. A safety wire malfunction sent him flying over a balcony, slamming onto concrete from over 20 feet. The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) led the prosecution, calling him “fortunate to be alive.” His injuries were severe. His attorneys confirmed he would never return to stunt work, saying, “If he is able to work, he will suffer a permanent handicap on the labor market.” The court also learned that the stunt was altered at the last minute – originally, Watts …