Dwayne Johnson’s Fast and Furious spinoff has set its sights on Idris Elba to play the film’s main villain.
Variety reports Elba is in talks with Universal to take on the villainous role which would see him go up against Luke Hobbs (Johnson) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham). Not much about the character is currently known.
Deadpool 2’s David Leitch will helm the spinoff from a screenplay by Chris Morgan. Production is set to start this fall, with the film hitting theaters on July 26, 2019.
For more on the Fast and Furious spinoff, find out why Leitch is excited to make the Hobbs and Deckard buddy film and what surprises are in store for fans.
Source: IGN.com Idris Elba to Play Villain in Dwayne Johnson’s Fast and Furious Spinoff