Fast & Furious Marks 25th Anniversary with Emotional Premiere in Cannes
- On Wednesday, Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez led a cast reunion at the Cannes Film Festival to mark the 25th anniversary of The Fast, featuring an emotional tribute to late co-star Paul Walker with his daughter, Meadow Walker.
- Paul Walker starred alongside Vin Diesel in the first seven Fast & Furious films before his tragic death in a car accident in 2013 at the age of 40, helping the franchise gross more than seven billion dollars worldwide, according to industry figures.
- Following the screening, Meadow addressed the audience with Diesel by her side, sharing that she considers the cast a "source of strength" and that her father "would be so proud" as they embraced emotionally onstage.
- Diesel announced on Monday that the concept, now in its 11th film, is being adapted into a television series by Universal, while thanking fans for their unwavering loyalty regarding the 2028 finale, Fast Forever.
- Separately, Mexican director Guillermo del Toro returned to Cannes to present his historical fantasy Pan's Labyrinth, two decades after the film received a record 22-minute standing ovation at the festival.
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The family has always been the heart of the Fast and Furious saga. That idea took shape again on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday of this week.There, Vin Diesel starred in one of the most moving moments of the edition by remembering his late companion Paul Walker during the special midnight screening of Fast & Furious, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of the franchise.The show, held at the Théâtre Grand Lumière of the…
Paul Walker's Daughter Meadow Honors Her Late Dad With Vin Diesel at Cannes During Emotional 'Fast and Furious' Reunion
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the original film that kickstarted the iconic franchise.Meadow Walker at Cannes Film Festival in 2026.Credit: Getty ImagesThe GistVin Diesel attended the Cannes Film Festival with his late co-star Paul Walker's daughter, Meadow.The duo hit the red carpet for a special 25th anniversary screening of The Fast and the Furious.They were joined by fellow original cast members Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodrig…
Vin Diesel Weeps Over Late Fast & Furious Co-Star Paul Walker At Cannes & Embraces His Daughter Meadow In Tender Moment
Vin Diesel got emotional remembering his late Fate and Furious co-star Paul Walker. Before a screening at the Cannes Film Festival of the first film in honor of the 25th anniversary, the actor broke down while opening up about his close bond with Paul. He said inside the Grand Lumiere Theatre on Wednesday: “I pray that in your life you have a brother like Paul.” Related: James Van Der Beek’s Wife Remembers Him With Emotional Post On 3-Month Anni…
Jordana Brewster on Bringing ‘Fast & Furious’ to Cannes for Its 25th Anniversary and Honoring Paul Walker With ‘Fast Forever’: ‘We’ve All Got Each Other’s Backs, No Matter What’
Over the past 25 years, Jordana Brewster has raced around the globe with the “Fast and Furious” movies — from the franchise’s home base in Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro and San Juan, plus London and Rome. But Cannes was never on the road map, until now. “It’s super validating, and it’s a little bittersweet,” Brewster says of the $7 billion-grossing series getting a salute from the “iconic” film festival. It’s Wednesday, and we’re sipping cof…
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