10 Actors Who Should Join the Action Franchise

The Fast and Furious franchise is home to some of the best action stars around. Including Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriquez, Charlize Theron, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena and Jason Statham, there have been many icons who have helped nitro boost this franchise’s bombastic action movie franchise success. Without them, the franchise wouldn’t be among the most successful movie franchises of all time.

Now, with Fast X recently introducing Jason Momoa into the franchise as an incredible villain, as well as the awesome Brie Larson and Daniela Melchior, and not forgetting the behemoth, Alan Ritchson. This got us thinking, who else should join the colossal Fast and Furious franchise? So, rev up your engines, as here are 10 actors we think should join the Fast and Furious franchise.

Donnie Yen

As one of the best martial artists in cinematic history, Donnie Yen would fit right alongside the likes of Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, and Charlize Theron. In a fist fight, Dom and his family have no chance in beating Yen and would be an awesome and incredibly deadly villain for our heroes.

With Yen’s recent addition to the John Wick franchise, praise for the actor has never been higher, and his history with Vin Diesel starring in XXX: Return of Xander Cage increases the chances of the legendary martial artist appearing in the franchise.

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Scott Adkins

For decades, Scott Adkins has been taking the world of martial arts by storm. Appearing in movies like the Undisputed movies, Ip Man 4, the Accident Man film franchise, and of course, John Wick: Chapter 4. Scott Adkins not only deserves a place in the Fast and Furious franchise because of his exceptional martial arts, but also due to his prowess as an action star. Adkins could potentially be somehow related to the Shaw’s due to his British origins, allowing for some great dynamics between Jason Statham, Vanessa Kirby, Helen Mirren, and Luke Evans.

Zoe Saldaña

Zoe Saldaña has been in two of the most successful action movie franchises of all time, with Avatar and the MCU. So, it only seems right for Saldaña to appear in another equally successful action franchise, Fast and Furious.

Saldaña has proven time and time again that she is one of the most hardcore female action stars around. The characters of Gamora and Neytiri are some of the deadliest warriors in cinematic history, and that’s all thanks to Zoe Saldaña’s intense performances and jaw-dropping physicality. Seeing Zoe Saldaña team up with Michelle Rodriquez’s Letty would be amazing.

Sylvester Stallone

Who better to join the Fast and Furious franchise, than one of the greatest ’80s action stars, Sylvester Stallone. Stallone is no stranger to an all-star action cast, and his friendship with Jason Statham enhances his chances of appearing in the Fast franchise, and could lead to some great dynamics between the pair.

Perhaps Stallone could play an ex-legendary driver, or even as a character who trained Luke Hobbs in some form or another. Stallone could be living peacefully in a remote part of the world before Hobbs or Toretto come and ask Stallone for help on their latest death defying mission.

Salma Hayek

Recently, Salma Hayek hasn’t starred in the greatest of movies, especially in hit franchises. Movies like Magic Mike’s Last Dance, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, and Eternals, all failed to win us over. So, let’s give Salma Hayek the respect she deserves and throw her into the cast of the next Fast and Furious movie.

The legendary actress has starred in many great action movies, like Desperado and Once Upon a Time in Mexico. Everly didn’t necessarily come together as an action flick, but Hayek more than held her own in the action sequences. Hayek has both the acting chops and action movie past to fit right into the Fast and Furious franchise, enhancing the already awesome female cast.

Dave Batista

Wrestler turned actor Dave Bautista, took the world by storm in his role as Drax the Destroyer, in MCU’s The Guardians of the Galaxy where he continues to crush it every single time. From there, Bautista has starred in some of the best movies of recent times, with Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead and Blade Runner 2049. In both movies, Bautista brought his wrestling background into his roles and fight scenes, brutally throwing, grappling, and beating up his enemies in brilliantly creative fashion.

The Fast and Furious franchise has seen a plethora of wrestlers join the family. Including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena, and even Roman Reigns, and adding Dave Bautista to the franchise is a no-brainer. Maybe Bautista could even have a rematch with John Cena.

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Nicolas Cage

The Fast and Furious franchise is undoubtedly nuts. The series has thrown all sense of realism and science out of the window. So, why not include the most over-the-top actor of all time, Nicolas Cage, into the mix. Not only is Cage an acting legend, but his roles in movies like Drive Angry and Gone in 60 Seconds give Cage the driving experience needed to fit right into the universe.

On top of his experience behind the wheel, Cage has starred in some of the most bonkers action movies of all time, from Face/Off, to Con Air and The Rock. There are zero reasons why Nicolas Cage would be an incredible addition to this insane action movie franchise.

Michael Caine

Michael Caine may not be many audiences’ first choice to appear in the Fast and Furious franchise however, Helen Mirren is a key cast member; an actress we never expected to step anywhere near this bombastic franchise, so anything is possible.

The Shaw family are incredibly British. From Deckard Shaw’s morning routines to Jason Statham’s and Helen Mirren’s fantastic cockney accent’s. While we know a lot about the Shaw family, like Helen Mirren is Jason Statham’s mom, and Vanessa Kirby and Luke Evans are Statham’s siblings, we haven’t yet been introduced to their father, and no actor would be more perfect than the brilliantly cockney Michael Caine.

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves is without a doubt one of the most proficient and important action superstars in the world, and his role as John Wick is simply legendary. Reeves is known for performing all of his own stunts, from his brutal fight choreography, car-fu, horse-fu, and a hilariously long stair fall. His experience performing his own stunts would make Reeves a more than perfect fit for the action-packed franchise.

Tom Cruise

No actor has performed more jaw-dropping and deadlier stunts than the great Tom Cruise. Cruise has licenses in almost every vehicle besides a NASA rocket, but it wouldn’t surprise us if he gets that soon. The legendary actor has performed some spectacular car stunts in all of his action movies, as well as fly planes, dangle off a helicopter and skydive from 25,000 feet, the highest skydive in cinematic history. If anyone should join the Fast and Furious franchise, it’s Tom Cruise.