Last year, on the occasion of the launch of fast and furious 9, Vin Diesel he jokes that he likes the Puerto Rican actress Rita Moreno -90 years old- join the next movie in the speedy saga to perform with his grandmother. Well, it happened: Diesel just confirmed that the interpreter had joined the legend.

“I have always dreamed of having Rita Moreno work. And the fact that she’s here playing my grandmother makes my soul smile, “Diesel shared on social media, sitting between Moreno and his longtime co-star, Michelle Rodriguezsmiling funny.

“I’m so blessed,” continues Diesel, and incidentally asks Moreno: “You know what, I think I was getting … I think my old age is waiting for you to invite me. Isn’t that nice? “

Moreno then added: “The answer is yes, I do. And yes, I not only do, but I am tickled. It tickles what I do. I’m excited. It’s going to be so much fun! “

After exchanging the usual “thank you” and “I love you”, Rodríguez said goodbye exclaiming: “Rita Moreno at home, baby!”.

Moreno came from concentrating media attention, especially on the fact it became summoned by Steven Spielberg for his remake of Love without barriersa film he already had an original cast, in 1961.

Throughout the filming, Diesel shares updates and behind-the-scene looks within the London-based production, including the announcement that Brie Larson will join the cast.

Photos between celebrities

He also posted photos with newcomers to the franchise. Jason Momoa and Alan Ritchsonas well as to former members of Fast-FamilyRodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Ludacris, Sung Kang, and Nathalie Emmanuel.

Tyrese Gibson and Scott Eastwood were also tapped for return, while the franchise baddie, Charlize Theronalso posted from the set where he repeated his role as villain Cipher.

louis leterrier directing the film, this after the departure of Justin Lin, who retired just a week after production began.

Waiting for a call

The news of Moreno’s casting came after Diesel said so Different in June 2021 that was the film team behind the franchise Fast and furious intended to explore more of Toretto’s family tree in the upcoming 10th and 11th seasons of the franchise.

After meeting Dom’s long -lost brother Jakob (played by John Cena), Diesel confirmed that there has been talk of who Toretto’s mother will be.

But first, Diesel went on after a long hesitation and a bit of laughter, “let’s go to Lola. And the person I’m super excited to talk to in that role is Rita Moreno.”.

When Different Contacted Moreno for comment on the casting proposal at the time, the legendary actress said: “I’m waiting for your call. I think it’s an incredible idea. “

CJL