Fast and Furious: A Casting and Production Rundown
The Early Years
2001: The Fast and the Furious
The first installment of the Fast and Furious franchise hit theaters in 2001, introducing a cast that would become synonymous with the high-octane series. The film starred Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto, Paul Walker as Brian O'Conner, and Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz. The film was directed by Rob Cohen, written by Gary Scott Thompson, and produced by Neal Moritz.
The Rise of a Franchise
2009: Fast & Furious
The fourth installment in the series, Fast & Furious, reunited the original cast and introduced new characters played by Gal Gadot, Ludacris, and Tyrese Gibson. The film was directed by Justin Lin, written by Chris Morgan, and produced by Neal Moritz once again. The film's success solidified the Fast and Furious franchise as a global phenomenon.
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