'Nobody gave me a call': Michelle Rodriguez reveals how she found out her 'Fast and the Furious' character was returning from dead

Michelle Rodriguez claims that she found out she was rejoining the cast by going to see the fifth installment of the series in theatres
PUBLISHED FEB 21, 2023
Michelle Rodriguez in F9: The Fast Saga (IMDb)
Michelle Rodriguez in F9: The Fast Saga (IMDb)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Michelle Rodriguez was shocked to learn that she would be making a wild comeback to the 'Fast & Furious series'. In 'Fast Five', it is revealed that Rodriguez's Letty, who appeared to have died in 2009's Fast & Furious due to an enormous explosion, actually lived after Hobbs discovers a picture of her looking completely fine and unharmed. The reveal was significant for Rodriguez as well as for the franchise as a whole.

Rodriguez, despite playing a pivotal role in the 'Fast & Furious' series, was never informed of her character's survival. Rodriguez stated at the recent event for the 'Fast X' trailer debut that she learned about it from watching 'Fast Five' in the theater.

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'Nobody told me, Nobody gave me a call'

Insider attended a 'Fast X' trailer event on Thursday night in Los Angeles, where Rodriguez told the tale of how Vin Diesel pushed to get the actor back into the series and how she found out she was in 'Fast 6' by attending a public screening of the 2013 movie. She said, "I swear to you, I was in Paris, and I roll in to see 'Fast Five', and that's when I find out on my own. Nobody told me. Nobody gave me a call. Nobody said anything. I watch a tag ending that says, 'Do you believe in ghosts?' I immediately grabbed my phone. I'm in Paris. I'm like, 'Oh, hell no.' I find out by going to the movies, Vin?"

What is 'Fast X' going to be about?

Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved, and out-driven every adversary in their way over numerous missions and against insurmountable odds. They now face the deadliest foe they have ever encountered: A deadly threat is emerging from the past that is motivated by blood vengeance and is out to ruin this family and everyone that Dom loves for all time. 'Fast X' is produced by Neal H Moritz, Vin Diesel, Justin Lin, Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Samantha Vincent. Directed by Louis Leterrier, 'Fast X' stars returning cast members Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Jason Statham, John Cena and Scott Eastwood, Helen Mirren, and Charlize Theron.

'Fast X' releases on May 19, 2023.

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