Where to watch The Fate of the Furious (2017)

Trivia & production notes

• James Wan was originally hired to direct the film but the studio released him after he expressed his desire to make The Conjuring 2, then declined when offered the job again because the production of Furious 7 had damaged his health.
• Justin Lin, who directed the previous four Fast and Furious films, turned down returning to direct this installment in favor of directing Star Trek Beyond.
• Chris Morgan wrote his sixth screenplay for the Fast and Furious franchise for this film.
• The franchise shifted its focus from heist films to spy thrillers with this installment, following a similar tonal shift from street racing to heist films that occurred in Fast Five.
• Vin Diesel received $20 million for his role in the film.
• Dwayne Johnson hinted at a possible spin-off film centered on his character Luke Hobbs when confirming his involvement.
• Helen Mirren announced her involvement in the film through an interview with Elle magazine.
• A plastic iceberg prop used during filming in Iceland was blown by strong winds into a paddock, fatally injuring one horse and wounding another.
• Filming took place across multiple countries and cities including Iceland, Cuba, Cleveland, Atlanta, and New York City.
• The film was initially titled Fast 8 before being retitled The Fate of the Furious in December 2016.

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