First ‘Fast X’ trailer: Vin Diesel rides again in explosive showdown with Jason Momoa’s villain
Vin Diesel did not come alone to the “Fast X” trailer takeover party at L.A. Live Thursday. He brought family.
“Fast Furious” stalwarts Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris and Sung Kang were on hand to show off the four-minute trailer for the first time. “Fast X,” released May 19, is the tenth film in the super franchise that has made $5 billion in worldwide box office.
Diesel, 55, was alone on the stage when it came time to roll the trailer for the first time after the audience had chanted “Diesel!” (a chant the never-bashful actor started himself).
“Fast X” trailer dropped online Friday
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Diesel wore a t-shirt commemorating late co-star Paul Walker, who died in 2013. Members of Walker’s family were in the audience for the trailer unveiling.
“I’ve been so blessed to be part of this family,” said Diesel to the audience. “You truly are, and I mean this from my soul, the best fans any film could ever dream of. You allowed us to be your family. I can’t wait for you to see this.”
Jason Momoa introduced Diesel to the stage via a video message.
“It’s been a privilege to be in this iconic franchise and to be the next bad guy to tear this beautiful family apart,” said Momoa.Â
First ‘Fast X’ trailer: What happens?
The first trailer begins with a typical Toretto family cookout led by Grandma Toretto (franchise newcomer Rita Moreno).Â
“I know this road has been very hard and yet here you are, building this magnificent family,” she says.
Momoa’s villain Dante brings emotional hatred and pain to Diesel’s Dom Toretto – kidnapping his child.