Rita Moreno To Play Dominic Toretto’s Grandmother In ‘Fast X’
deadline.comEGOT winner Rita Moreno (West Side Story) has joined the cast of Fast X, as the grandmother of Vin Diesel’s Dominic Toretto, Deadline can confirm.
She joins an ensemble that also includes Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Jason Momoa, Charlize Theron, Brie Larson, Alan Ritchson, Nathalie Emmanuel, Michael Rooker, Daniela Melchior, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Ludacris, Cardi B and Scott Eastwood, as previously announced.Breaking the news Tuesday morning was producer and star Diesel, who was joined in a brief Instagram video by Moreno and franchise veteran Rodriguez. “It’s been my dream forever to work with Rita Moreno, and the fact that she’s here playing my grandmother makes my soul smile,” said Diesel. “I am so blessed.”“You know what…I think my old age was waiting for you to invite me.
Isn’t that nice? And I’m here—and the answer is yes, I’ll do it,” added Moreno. “And yes, not only do it. I’m tickled. I’m so thrilled.
This is going to be such fun!”Wrapping up the clip was Rodriguez, who exclaimed, “Rita Moreno in the house, baby!”Fast X is the latest film in a globe-trotting action franchise from Universal Pictures which has grossed over $6 billion worldwide.
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