The Fast X cast is led by Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto, with Michelle Rodriguez as Letty, Tyrese Gibson as Roman, Ludacris as Tej, John Cena as Jakob, Nathalie Emmanuel as Ramsey, Jordana Brewster as Mia and Sung Kang as Han. Jason Momoa joins the Fast X cast as Dante, the son of the drug lord Hernan Reyes, and he is the villain of the film. Fast X (2023), directed by Louis Leterrier, opened in US theaters on May 19, 2023, and runs 142 minutes. Leterrier took over after Justin Lin stepped down once filming had begun, and Lin stayed on as a producer and credited writer. What makes this ensemble stand out is its mix of returns and debuts: Brie Larson, Daniela Melchior, Alan Ritchson and Rita Moreno are new to the saga, while Jason Statham, Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron and Scott Eastwood come back as Shaw, Queenie, Cipher and Little Nobody. The notes below go through the top billed cast one actor at a time.
| # | Actor | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vin Diesel | Dominic Toretto |
| 2 | Michelle Rodriguez | Letty |
| 3 | Tyrese Gibson | Roman |
| 4 | Ludacris | Tej |
| 5 | John Cena | Jakob |
| 6 | Nathalie Emmanuel | Ramsey |
| 7 | Jordana Brewster | Mia |
| 8 | Sung Kang | Han |
| 9 | Jason Momoa | Dante |
| 10 | Scott Eastwood | Little Nobody |
| 11 | Daniela Melchior | Isabel |
| 12 | Alan Ritchson | Aimes |
| 13 | Helen Mirren | Queenie |
| 14 | Brie Larson | Tess |
| 15 | Jason Statham | Shaw |
| 16 | Charlize Theron | Cipher |
| 17 | Rita Moreno | Abuelita |
| 18 | Joaquim de Almeida | Hernan Reyes |
| 19 | Leo Abelo Perry | Little Brian |
| 20 | Luis Da Silva, Jr. | Diogo |
| 21 | Jaz Hutchins | Agency Tech |
| 22 | Luka Hays | Cipher Tech |
| 23 | Alexander Capon | Cipher Tech |
| 24 | Pete Davidson | Bowie |
Billing order from the film's credits (TMDB). Actors with a Cinvibe page and characters with a character page are linked.
Also in the cast: Shadrach Agozino (Bartender), Ludmilla (Starter), Miraj Grbić (Russian Bag Guy), Meadow Walker (Flight Attendant), Shahir Figueira (Officer), Ben Santos (Lead Cartel Thug), Debby Ryan (Debby Ryan), Josh Dun (Josh Dun), Robert Bastens (Dom Stand In), Dwayne Johnson (Luke Hobbs (uncredited)), Gal Gadot (Gisele Yashar (uncredited)), Ali Baddou (Ali Baddou (uncredited)), Peter Overton (Peter Overton (uncredited)), Emily Buchan (Dancer (uncredited)).
Vin Diesel plays Dominic Toretto in Fast X, where he is living a quiet family life with Letty and their young son when a job in Rome pulls the crew back in. Diesel also works behind the camera as one of the film's producers, according to The Numbers. When Jason Momoa entered talks in January 2022, TheWrap reported that Diesel was producing alongside Justin Lin, who was then still set to direct.
Michelle Rodriguez plays Letty, Dom's partner, in Fast X, and Letty is at home with him and their son when the story opens. The A.V. Club traces her run back to the first film in the saga, and TheWrap listed her among the returning cast in January 2022. She also appeared in the May 2022 Instagram video in which Vin Diesel welcomed Rita Moreno to the film.
Tyrese Gibson plays Roman in Fast X, one of the crew sent to Rome on a job that turns out to be a trap. The A.V. Club notes that Gibson debuted as Roman in 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), directed by John Singleton, and became a regular again from Fast Five (2011) onward. TheWrap named him among the returning cast in January 2022.
Ludacris plays Tej in Fast X, traveling to Rome with Roman, Han and Ramsey for the Agency job that turns out to be fake. TheWrap named him among the returning cast in its January 2022 report on Jason Momoa, and the A.V. Club pointed to his rocket car run with Roman in F9 (2021), directed by Justin Lin, as his previous outing.
John Cena plays Jakob, the brother of Dom and Mia, in Fast X. The A.V. Club notes that Cena debuted as Jakob in F9 (2021), directed by Justin Lin, where he fought his siblings before going into hiding. Moviefone still listed his return as unconfirmed in May 2022, and the final TMDB credits bill him fifth.
Nathalie Emmanuel plays Ramsey in Fast X, joining Roman, Tej and Han on the job in Rome. The A.V. Club traces her first appearance to Furious 7 (2015), directed by James Wan, where Ramsey is introduced as the creator of the God's Eye. Moviefone listed Emmanuel among the returning core cast in May 2022.
Jordana Brewster plays Mia, Dom's sister, in Fast X. The A.V. Club notes that the character has been part of the series since The Fast and the Furious (2001), directed by Rob Cohen. Moviefone listed Brewster among the returning core cast in May 2022, when the production was bringing back actors from earlier films and Louis Leterrier had just taken over as director.
Sung Kang plays Han in Fast X, going to Rome with the crew on the job that turns out to be a setup. The A.V. Club notes that Han was introduced in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), directed by Justin Lin, and later came back after faking his death. TheWrap named Kang among the returning cast in January 2022.
Jason Momoa plays Dante in Fast X, the son of the drug lord Hernan Reyes, and Dante hunts Dom's family for revenge. TheWrap reported on January 28, 2022, that Momoa was in talks to join the tenth film and could play one of its villains, adding that The Hollywood Reporter was first with the news. The A.V. Club links Dante's backstory to Fast Five (2011) through his father.
Scott Eastwood plays Little Nobody in Fast X, the government agent introduced as the junior partner of Mr. Nobody. Moviefone reported his return in May 2022, describing his earlier part as a rule following agent who worked alongside Kurt Russell's Mr. Nobody in The Fate of the Furious (2017), directed by F. Gary Gray.
Daniela Melchior plays Isabel in Fast X, a character who is new to the saga. TheWrap reported as an exclusive that the Portuguese actress was in talks to join, noting her breakout role as Ratcatcher 2 in The Suicide Squad. By May 2022, Moviefone listed her among the new faces alongside Jason Momoa, Alan Ritchson and Brie Larson, with all of their roles still undisclosed.
Alan Ritchson plays Aimes in Fast X, which is his first film in the saga. TheWrap reported on May 13, 2022, that the Reacher star was in talks to join, crediting Deadline with the first report. That news arrived just as Louis Leterrier was set to replace Justin Lin as director, while production had only recently begun.
Casting for fast x ran through the first half of 2022, and the director changed partway through. TheWrap reported on January 28, 2022, that Jason Momoa was in talks to join the tenth film, possibly as a villain. Justin Lin was set to direct at that point, and the May 19, 2023, release date was already on the calendar. Vin Diesel then announced Brie Larson on Instagram, and TheWrap confirmed her casting on April 9, 2022.
Production changed drivers while filming was underway. The A.V. Club, citing Variety, reported on May 2, 2022, that Universal had picked Louis Leterrier to replace Lin, who had stepped down after filming began. Moviefone added that Lin stayed attached as a producer, and new names kept arriving through the switch. Alan Ritchson entered talks in mid May, and Rita Moreno was introduced as Dom's grandmother in an Instagram video with Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez on May 24, 2022. Diesel had first hinted at that role to Variety in 2021, according to the A.V. Club.
Most of the core crew from F9 returns in Fast X, alongside five newcomers. TheWrap named Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris and Sung Kang as returning cast in January 2022, and Moviefone added Jordana Brewster and Nathalie Emmanuel by May. Elsewhere in the billing, the credits bring back Jason Statham as Shaw, Helen Mirren as Queenie, Charlize Theron as Cipher, Scott Eastwood as Little Nobody and John Cena as Jakob. Joaquim de Almeida is credited as Hernan Reyes, the father whose story ties Dante to Fast Five.
The newcomers are Jason Momoa, Brie Larson, Daniela Melchior, Alan Ritchson and Rita Moreno. Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot appear uncredited as Luke Hobbs and Gisele Yashar. Johnson's appearance stood out because TheWrap had reported in 2022 that he would not return. If you want to see how these faces line up across all the fast and furious movies, the franchise hub lists every film in release order.
| Director | Louis Leterrier |
|---|---|
| Writers | Gary Scott Thompson, Justin Lin, Dan Mazeau, Zach Dean |
| Producers | Justin Lin, Neal H. Moritz, Samantha Vincent, Jeff Kirschenbaum, Vin Diesel |
| Music | Brian Tyler |
| Cinematography | Stephen F. Windon |
Jason Momoa plays the villain in Fast X, credited as Dante, the son of the drug lord Hernan Reyes (played by Joaquim de Almeida). TheWrap reported in January 2022 that Momoa was in talks to join the film and could play one of its villains. Charlize Theron also returns as Cipher, who turns up wounded at Dom's home early in the film to warn him about Dante.
Yes, Dwayne Johnson appears in Fast X as Luke Hobbs, in an uncredited role listed in the TMDB credits. His appearance stood out because TheWrap had reported in April 2022 that Johnson would not return to the franchise, a decision he made official the summer before. Gal Gadot is also listed as uncredited, playing Gisele Yashar.
Most of the core cast returned for Fast X, including Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang and John Cena. Jason Statham, Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron and Scott Eastwood also return. The film adds new faces as well, with Jason Momoa, Brie Larson, Daniela Melchior, Alan Ritchson and Rita Moreno joining the ensemble for the first time.
Rita Moreno plays Dom's grandmother in Fast X, credited as Abuelita. The A.V. Club reported that she joined the cast in May 2022 through an Instagram video with Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez. Diesel had told Variety in 2021 that the saga would get to Abuela before it got to Mother Toretto.
Scott Eastwood plays Little Nobody in Fast X. He first played the agent in The Fate of the Furious (2017), where he worked alongside Kurt Russell's Mr. Nobody, and Moviefone reported his return for the tenth film in May 2022. He is billed tenth in the TMDB credits, just after Jason Momoa.
Louis Leterrier directed Fast X, taking over from Justin Lin, who stepped down after filming began in 2022. The A.V. Club, citing Variety, reported Leterrier's hiring on May 2, 2022. Lin stayed on as a producer and is one of the film's credited writers, alongside Gary Scott Thompson, Dan Mazeau and Zach Dean.
The Nissan Skyline Too Fast Too Furious car is Brian O’Conner’s silver R34 GT-R.
The Fast and Furious Honda S2000 appeared in black for Johnny Tran and was repainted pink for Suki.
The cars from Fast & Furious 7 include Dom's Dodge Charger, Brian's Subaru WRX STI, Letty's Dodge Challenger, Roman's Chevrolet Camaro and Tej's Jeep Rubicon X.
The Mona Lisa in Tokyo Drift is Han Lue's Nissan Silvia S15, which Sean Boswell damages during his first attempt at drifting.
The Fast Furious Honda Civic is a 1993 Honda Civic EJ1 identified as the heist car used by Dominic Toretto in The Fast and the Furious (2001), directed by Rob Cohen.
The Drift King in Tokyo Drift is DK, the fictional racer played by Brian Tee in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), directed by Justin Lin.