Furious 7
Why we’re looking forward to it: No one could have predicted that 2001’s The Fast and The Furious would be just the first instalment of a highly lucrative, six-film spanning franchise. After the tragic death of its veteran star Paul Walker the seventh chapter was in doubt, but a one year delay was mutually agreed by Universal Studios and director James Wan, who takes over from Fast Five and Fast and Furious 6 director Justin Lin.
From the looks of the trailer which debuted online earlier this month, Furious 7 looks to offer the same entertaining thrills as the two most recent instalments. The addition of Jason Statham to the cast – first appearing in Fast and Furious 6 in one of the best button scenes of that year – is an enticing one, and Wan doesn’t appear to have missed a beat in replacing Lin at the helm. This one will of course be tinged with sadness following the death of Walker, but by all accounts this looks to be a fitting send-off.
Directed By: James Wan
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Jason Statham, Tony Jaa, Kurt Russell, Djimon Hounsou, Lucas Black, Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris and Jordana Brewster
UK Release Date: April 3
