by Krystal Franklin
July 6, 2018
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The success of the Fast & Furious billion dollar franchise has led its way for the film’s first spinoff, Hobbs and Shaw , starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Jason Statham .
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While the two will reprise their infamous roles, a new player is coming to town – and his name is Idris Elba .
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Variety reports, “The film will see the often-at-odds pair teaming up. Sources say Elba’s character is the antagonist the duo will go up against.”
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Hobbs & Shaw hits theaters on July 26, 2019, while Fast & Furious 9 debuts on the big screen April 10, 2020.
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9. Princess Meghan Markle and her mom Doria Ragland
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10. Princess Meghan Markle
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