If anybody knows how to make a good franchise, it’s Vin Diesel – with Fast & Furious films set to reach double figures in the coming years and the sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy this summer he really is the king of the franchise.  It’s another character he’s revisited on this occasion, as wereturn to the world of xXx for the first time in 15 years, in xXx: Return of Xander Cage.

Vin Diesel - xXx: Return of Xander CageWe spoke to Vin at the UK premiere, but thankfully had the chance to speak to him in much more depth (and in an equally warmer setting) about his return to the role. He tells us that there have been other chances to reignite this franchise, and explains why now feels like the right time.

He then tells us how he found it getting back into the headset of the role, and just how much swag is required. Diesel also talks about the Fast franchise, and whether he could have ever foreseen it having such longevity and appeal.

If you missed our interviews with Nina Dobrev and Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, then be sure to check them out in their relevant links. You can see all our coverage from xXx: Return of Xander Cage including our premiere interviews and junket interviews with all the cast in this handy link.

Vin Diesel – xXx: Return of Xander Cage Exclusive Interview

xXx: Return of Xander Cage Synopsis

After coming out of self-imposed exile, daredevil operative Xander Cage (Vin Diesel) must race against time to recover a sinister weapon known as Pandora’s Box, a device that controls every military satellite in the world. Recruiting a new group of thrill-seeking cohorts, Xander finds himself entangled in a deadly conspiracy that points to collusion at the highest levels of government.

xXx: Return of Xander Cage is released in cinemas across the UK this Friday January 19th.