The film industry has seen the rise of many cinematic franchises in the past, but only a few have come close to the greatness of the Fast and Furious series. The franchise, created by actor and producer Vin Diesel, has been dominating cinema and the box office for the past two decades and continues to do so.

Vin Diesel and Paul Walker in a still from The Fast and The Furious

And with the recent release of the highly-anticipated Fast X, the tenth installment of the franchise, things are just starting to heat up in the series. Since Diesel is claiming that the upcoming films will be the epic conclusion of the entire saga, many are starting to wonder will the star be taking his leave as Dominic Toretto. And if so, who can take over from him in the future?

Characters That Can Take Over The Fast Franchise After Vin Diesel’s Potential Departure

Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto in a still from the Fast and Furious franchise
As the series inches ever so close to the climactic conclusion of the epic Fast and Furious saga, people are curious about what would be the next step for the franchise. Many speculate that the upcoming conclusion might also be the last time that the audience may see actor Vin Diesel, the backbone of the franchise in the series. Therefore, this list can provide a better understanding of how and who can take over if the star does decide to take his leave from the franchise.

1: Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez)

Michelle Rodriguez in a still from the Fast and Furious franchise
It’s a given at this point that the stars that have been right from the start of the franchise are the ones that have the most impact on the narrative of the entire series. Therefore, seeing as Michelle Rodriguez has been playing the role of Letty Ortiz from the first film in 2001, the responsibility to carry the franchise naturally falls on her shoulders. Looking at her track record on how she can go toe to toe alongside Dom is reason enough for the team to be led by her in the future.

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2: Jakob Toretto (John Cena)

John Cena in a still from F9: The Fast Saga
The franchise is all about keeping the family close, and with the introduction of John Cena as Dom’s younger brother Jakob, the family needs to be even closer than before. Jabok proved to be quite an emotional as well as equally physical challenge for Dominic when he was the antagonist of the series, which highlights his qualities to handle anything. This is why we believe he will be the perfect substitute for Diesel’s character in the future.

3: Brian Toretto

Leo Abelo Perry in a still from Fast X
With the release of Fast X, we saw the proper introduction of Dominic Toretto’s son Brian in the franchise, and it proved the saying like father, like son. Despite being only eight years old, the young Toretto was smack-dab in the middle of the action and adrenaline with his uncle Jakob, which proves he’s a true Toretto at heart. Thus, with a little bit of time-skip magic, we can see him return as the lead of the franchise in the future.

4: Little Nobody (Scott Eastwood)

Scott Eastwood in a still from the Fast and Furious franchise
A long-time companion of the series was Kurt Russel as Mr. Nobody who assigned and oftentimes helped Toretto and his crew with deadly missions. But after his presumed death in F9: The Fast Saga, it seems like his protege Little Nobody has taken up Toretto’s chain of command. Thus, having insights and cunning that his predecessor also possessed, it’s not an entirely off-axis chance of him becoming the next lead of the series.

5: Ramsey (Nathalie Emmanuel)

Nathalie Emmanuel as Ramsey in a still from F9: The Fast Saga
Coming to another character that seemed like a new addition to the franchise for just one film, but became an integral part of the series. Ramsey is the go-to tech person and is the sharpest brain of the operations alongside Tej Parker in Dominic’s crew. Her ability to make calculated decisions in high-octane situations along with guts to match is what has convinced many that she can take over Diesel after his departure.

6: Tess (Brie Larson)

Brie Larson as Tess in a still from Fast X
With a brief introduction but an equally action-packed one, Brie Larson became the highlight of the latest film as Tess, the daughter of Mr. Nobody. With a bada*s performance and high-risk maneuvers done with graceful ease, she has already established her character at the crux of the series. Therefore, with such a wide appeal and demand to see more of her, it’ll be fitting to see her lead the crew in the future.

 

What’s Next In The Fast And Furious Franchise?

Jason Momoa as Dante Reyes in a still from Fast X
After the explosive performance of the latest installment in the series, the end of Fast X was a clear indication that there was a lot more in store for the fans. With the reintroduction of some fan-favorite characters in the film, it proved that this was just the beginning of the end.

As stated by Diesel himself, there are going to be more parts of the film coming soon in the future, which will let the production give a proper send-off to this long-running cinematic universe.