The success of the Fast & Furious franchise has paved the way for its spinoff film Hobbs and Shaw, with Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham reprising their roles as Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw.
According to Variety, Idris Elba is in the final negotiations to play the main villain in the film. In the film, Hobbs and Shaw, who are often at odds, will be teaming up. Sources say Elbas character will be the antagonist the duo will go up against.
On Thursday, Johnson took to social media to welcome Elba to the film and said, For years weve been waiting for the right opportunity to work together and this film is the perfect one.Every great hero needs an even greater villain.Cue the music… Ive been waiting… lets dance.
David Letich is on board to direct, with Chris Morgan penning the script, with production to start this fall.
Hobbs and Shaw is expected to hit theaters on July 26, 2019.
