Helen Mirren Wants To Be in the Last ‘Fast and Furious’ Movie
Helen Mirren says she hopes to appear in the final Fast and Furious film, currently expected in 2028. Her comments show that, despite her brief appearances in the franchise, she remains keen to return as Magdalene “Queenie” Ellmanson-Shaw.
Mirren has appeared in four films in the series, starting with 2017’s The Fate of the Furious. She said Vin Diesel had kindly given her the opportunity, after she had asked him for a part, and that she hopes the next film will find a small space for her. Fast X ended with Dominic Toretto and his son caught in an exploding dam.
In short
- Helen Mirren hopes to return for the final Fast and Furious film.
- The film is expected in 2028.
- She has appeared in four instalments since 2017.
Explained simply
The Fast and Furious films are an action series built around street racing, daring stunts and a close-knit group led by Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel. Over time, the films have expanded from car-racing stories into large-scale adventures involving the group and their allies.
Helen Mirren plays Magdalene “Queenie” Ellmanson-Shaw, a spirited member of a family that has clashed with and later worked alongside Toretto’s group. She joined the series in 2017 and has appeared in four films. The planned final film is expected to bring the long-running story to a close.