Dwayne Johnson and the Fast & Furious Franchise

The Feud

In 2016, rumors began circulating that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Vin Diesel were having issues on set during the filming of Fast 8. Johnson eventually confirmed the feud on social media, stating that some of his male co-stars exhibited unprofessional behavior and lacked gratitude towards the hard-working crew. Johnson did not name names, but it was widely assumed that he was referring to Diesel.

The feud escalated, with Diesel reportedly confronting Johnson on set about his comments. However, the two actors eventually seemed to bury the hatchet in public interviews. Johnson stated that he wished Diesel all the best and that they were both professionals who were focused on making great movies.

Rejoining the Franchise

In 2019, Johnson stated that he would not be appearing in the ninth installment of the Fast & Furious franchise, titled F9. However, in 2021, it was revealed that Johnson had filmed a cameo appearance for the film.

Johnson stated that he filmed the scene during the pandemic, when he had a small window of availability between filming Black Adam and his television series Young Rock. More importantly, he stated that he wanted to be there for his fans and for the franchise that he cares so deeply about. Johnson has always been vocal about his love for the Fast & Furious franchise and has referred to it as a second family.

Conclusion

The Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel feud may have been the topic of many headlines, but it seems that the actors have put their differences aside for the sake of the franchise and its fans. Johnson’s decision to film a cameo for F9 shows that he cares deeply about the franchise that helped launch his movie career. While we may never know the full extent of the behind-the-scenes drama, it’s clear that both Johnson and Diesel are focused on making great movies and giving fans the action-packed thrills that they love.