The Fast & Furious franchise is heading to television, with a new series officially greenlit for Peacock ahead of the long-running action saga’s final movie, Fast Forever.
The upcoming series will expand the franchise beyond its blockbuster film universe and is expected to launch in 2028, the same year that Fast Forever is currently scheduled to arrive in cinemas.
Fast & Furious TV Series Greenlit at Peacock
The new Fast & Furious television series has been greenlit by Peacock, marking the franchise’s official move into the TV space after more than two decades of films.
The original The Fast and the Furious premiered in 2001, introducing audiences to Dominic Toretto and Brian O’Conner, played by Vin Diesel and Paul Walker, respectively.
What began as a street-racing crime thriller eventually grew into one of Hollywood’s biggest action franchises, producing nine sequels along with spin-off projects.
The franchise is now preparing to enter its next chapter on television.
Who Is Working on the Fast & Furious TV Series?
There is currently no word on the cast for the Peacock series.
However, Vin Diesel will serve as an executive producer. The series is being written by Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman.
The show is expected to premiere sometime in 2028, although Peacock has not yet announced a specific release date.
The television project follows comments Diesel made earlier this year about expanding the Fast & Furious universe.
Speaking at NBCUniversal’s Upfront event, Diesel said that fans had wanted the franchise to explore more of its established characters and their stories.
He also acknowledged that the team had been considering a move into television for years.
Fast Forever Will End the Main Movie Saga
The Peacock series is arriving as the main Fast & Furious film franchise approaches its conclusion.
The final movie, titled Fast Forever, is currently scheduled for release on March 17, 2028.
The film was previously expected to arrive in April 2027 but was delayed.
Details about the story remain under wraps, although Diesel has previously teased major developments for the franchise finale.
Could Paul Walker’s Brian O’Conner Return?
One of the biggest questions surrounding Fast Forever is whether Paul Walker’s Brian O’Conner could make an appearance.
Walker died in 2013, and his character was subsequently retired from the franchise. However, Diesel has previously hinted that Brian could return for the final movie.
The exact circumstances of any potential appearance have not been confirmed, so fans will have to wait for more official details.
Cristiano Ronaldo Reportedly Has a Role in Fast Forever
The final movie could also feature an unexpected celebrity appearance.
Football star Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been given a role in Fast Forever. Diesel previously confirmed on Instagram that the filmmakers had written a role specifically for Ronaldo.
No further details about the character or the size of the role have been revealed.
Fast & Furious Franchise Has More Stories to Tell
The move to television comes after years of expansion for the franchise.
Alongside the main film series, Fast & Furious has already produced the spin-off movie Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and the animated Netflix series Fast & Furious: Spy Racers.
The Peacock project could allow the franchise to explore new characters and storylines beyond the limitations of the theatrical movies.
For now, however, details remain limited, with casting, plot information and an exact premiere date still to be announced.
As the franchise heads toward Fast Forever, the new Peacock series gives Fast & Furious another way to continue its story beyond the big-screen finale.