The Dominic Toretto depicter reportedly clashes with the studio bosses after being asked to lower the massive budget for the final 'Fast and Furious' movie.
- March 17, 2024
AceShowbiz - Actor-producer Vin Diesel is reportedly at loggerheads with movie executives over the $250 million budget he desires for "Fast 11", the final film in the "Fast and Furious" franchise, according to RadarOnline.com.
Sources close to the project reveal that Universal executives are hesitant to approve such a hefty budget, especially after the lackluster performance of "Fast X" in 2023, which barely turned a profit.
"Universal execs are pleading with Vin to find a way to make this movie significantly cheaper," a source told the National Enquirer.
Diesel, 56, is said to be grappling with the challenge of scaling back the production for the final installment of the franchise. In response, he has resorted to social media to garner support from his fans.
"He wants to make the biggest Fast movie ever and he's drumming up support with his social media posts," an insider revealed. "It's a smart move, but it's also alienating the studio that has been the source of his financial success."
Universal is reportedly urging Diesel to reduce expenses by eliminating high-priced guest stars such as Jason Statham and John Cena, though Jason Momoa's return from "Fast X" is considered non-negotiable due to the film's cliffhanger ending.
"Vin needs to prove to the studio that fans will flock to theaters in droves" for the franchise's conclusion, the source emphasized.
