The virus continues to go viral.
On Thursday a put up was launched on “The Fast and Furious” Facebook fan web page stating the ninth installment within the movie collection, “F9“, was postponed for a 3rd time to June 25, 2021. The second delay was as a result of newest James Bond flick “No Time To Die” being pushed back to April 2, 2021, which has since been pushed again to October 8, 2021. “F9” was initially scheduled to hit theaters Might 22, 2020, however the North American premiere was pushed back to 2021 final March.
The primary trailer launched in January 2020 confirmed Jacob Toretto (performed by John Cena), the brother of Vin Diesel’s Dominic Toretto, is the primary antagonist. Cena drives a Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang in a single scene, whereas Toretto seems set to stick with his Dodge Charger. A Toyota Supra is anticipated to make an look within the movie as effectively.
The unique trailer additionally had a shock reveal. Han continues to be alive, regardless of his obvious loss of life within the third movie within the franchise “Tokyo Drift.”
A brand new trailer was released in Feburary during Super Bowl LV with the anticipated mayhem and drama one finds in these movies.
It is unclear how the postponement of “F9,” and the overall concern about coronavirus, may have an effect on plans for an all-female “Quick and Livid” spinoff beforehand mentioned by Diesel.
The “F9” initially announcement got here shortly after Jeremy Clarkson confirmed on Twitter that season 4 of “The Grand Tour” is delayed attributable to coronavirus considerations.
An almost accomplished episode has been held up, and filming of additional episodes will not be attainable below present circumstances, Clarkson mentioned.
Stress to cancel or postpone giant gatherings has additionally affected the schedules of System One, System E, and IMSA.