Fast & Furious Gets TV Series: Peacock Greenlights Franchise Expansion
The Fast & Furious franchise is expanding to television! Peacock has greenlit a scripted series set to premiere in 2028 alongside Fast Forever.
The high-octane world of the Fast & Furious franchise is officially shifting gears from the big screen to the small screen. In a major move for the beloved action saga, Peacock has greenlit a new scripted television series, bringing the adrenaline-fueled universe to streaming audiences.
A New Era for the Franchise
The announcement follows months of speculation after franchise star Vin Diesel hinted at the expansion during a presentation earlier this year. This new venture aims to dive deeper into the lore of the series, expanding the stories of legacy characters that fans have followed for decades.
The production boasts a heavy-hitting team of executives and creators to ensure the high standards of the film series are maintained. The executive production team includes:
- Vin Diesel
- Sam Vincent (Race)
- Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty (Original Film)
- Jeff Kirschenbaum
- Chris Morgan (Chris Morgan Productions)
Leading the creative direction as co-showrunners, pilot writers, and executive producers are Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman.
Strategic Launch and 'Fast Forever'
Peacock is targeting a 2028 premiere for the series. This timeline appears to be a calculated move to align with the cinematic release of Fast Forever, the eleventh and final mainline installment in the franchise, which is slated to hit theaters on March 17, 2028.
Speaking on the expansion, Vin Diesel noted that the decision to enter the television space was driven by fan demand to see more of the characters' histories. He emphasized that the move was made only when he felt the integrity and international appeal of the "family" theme would be fully protected.
Emotional Stakes for the Grand Finale
As the franchise prepares for its cinematic conclusion, Diesel has expressed a deep emotional connection to the upcoming script for Fast Forever. The actor revealed that after four years of development and working with multiple writers, the script moved him to tears.
"I'm going to tell you something personal," Diesel shared during a recent screening. "After four different writers, four years of development... by the end of the script that we crafted and worked so hard to make right for you... I was crying. I couldn't hold it back."
The Fast & Furious franchise remains Universal's most profitable and longest-running property, boasting a staggering worldwide gross of approximately USD 7.3 billion. With the addition of the Peacock series, the universe is set to expand even further before the final cinematic chapter concludes.