Fast & Furious (2009 film)
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Directed by | Justin Lin |
Written by | Chris Morgan |
Produced by | Neal H. Moritz Vin Diesel Michael Fottrell |
Starring | Vin Diesel Paul Walker Michelle Rodriguez Jordana Brewster John Ortiz Laz Alonso |
Cinematography | Amir Mokri |
Edited by | Christian Wagner |
Music by | Brian Tyler |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date | June 12, 2009[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $85 Million |
Fast & Furious[2] is the latest film in the The Fast and the Furious film series, the fourth produced but sequel to the first and second, and prequel to the third film. The film is currently in production and is scheduled for release in the United States on June 12, 2009.[1] The plot connects with the original film of the series from which Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jordana Brewster are reprising their roles.[3][4][5][6][7]
Among others cast in the film are reggaetoneros Don Omar and Tego Calderon, Sung Kang will reprise his role from The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift as Han, Israeli model Gal Gadot, Lil Wayne, T.I., and actor Mine.[8][9][10] In an interview, Tyrese Gibson stated that he would make a cameo to reprise his role as Roman Pearce from the second film. The actor stated that it will be "kind of like what Vin Diesel did in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift."[11]
Premise
Dominic Toretto (Diesel) and Brian O'Connor (Walker) are forced to confront a mutual enemy, despite their lack of trust in each other.[12]
Production
Some scenes were shot in the Dominican Republic in the summer of 2008.[13]
Cast
- Vin Diesel - Dominic Toretto
- Paul Walker - Brian O Connor
- Michelle Rodriguez - Letty
- Jordana Brewster - Mia Toretto
- Laz Alonso - Fenix
- Gal Gadot - Gisele
- Tyrese Gibson - Roman Pearce
- Sung Kang - Han
- John Ortiz - Antonio Braga
- Don Omar - Rico
- Tego Calderon - Sunny
- Ja Rule - Edwin
- Lil Wayne - Alex
- Xzibit - Danny
- T.I. - Troy
- T-Pain - Johnny
- Akon - Dwayne
- Vanilla Ice - Fred
- Danny Trejo - Carlos
- P.Diddy - Paco
- Daddy Yankee - Chico
The teaser trailer was released on August 22, 2008, in front of Universal's Death Race. It featured a segment of the song "We Are Rockstars", a single from the British electro-rock band Does It Offend You, Yeah?.
References
- ^ a b Chris Tilly (2008-09-15). "More XXX for Diesel". IGN Entertainment. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
- ^ Jessica Barnes (2008-04-14). "'Fast and Furious' Gets a Title and Official Plot!". Cinematical.com. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
- ^ "More Fast and Furious 4 Plot Details – How It Begins..." BeyondHollywood.com. 2007-11-30. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
- ^ Elena Torres (2008-01-28). "'The Fast And The Furious' Franchise Drifts Toward Another Sequel". MTV Movies Team. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
- ^ "First Look at Paul Walker from Fast and Furious 4". BeyondHollywood.com. 2008-02-22. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
- ^ Merrick (2008-03-06). "Another Familiar Face Is Returning For The New FAST AND THE FURIOUS Film!!". AintItCool.com. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
- ^ Chris Beaumont (2008-03-07). "Michelle Rodriguez Joins Walker and Diesel for The Fast and the Furious 4". FilmSchoolRejects.com. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
- ^ "Don Omar, Tego Calderon To Star In A Fast And Furious Movie". MTV Tr3s. 2008-03-28. Retrieved 2008-06-21.
- ^ Larry Carrol (2008-01-29). "Ortiz Cast In 'Public Enemies,' Revs Up For Fast And The Furious 4". MTV Movies Team. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
- ^ Merrick (2008-03-04). "The New FAST AND THE FURIOUS Film Adds An Uberbabe To Its Cast!!". AintItCool.com. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
- ^ Huver, Scott (2008-05-16). "Tyrese Talks A-Team, Transformers 2 and Luke Cage!". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved 2008-07-26.
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