Vin Diesel recently shared exciting news about his upcoming projects on Instagram, including a spin-off focused on Groot from the Marvel universe. He confirmed plans for sequels to The Last Witch Hunter and xXx, and is directing a film about the detective Kojak. Diesel is also set to reprise his role in Riddick: Furya and is pushing for Fast X2 to be filmed this summer. Additionally, he teased a Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots adaptation, promising an action-packed lineup ahead.
Vin Diesel’s Exciting New Projects Revealed
Just three days after gracing the Oscars, Vin Diesel took to Instagram to unveil an extensive list of his upcoming ventures. While many of these projects were already on fans’ radars, the actor and producer of the iconic Fast & Furious series dropped a bombshell about a new spin-off and several sequels.
A Spin-Off for Groot
In an exciting twist, Marvel is looking to develop a spin-off focused on the beloved character Groot, famously voiced by Diesel himself. In his Instagram post, he shared, *’One day after the Oscars, I was back at work earlier than expected… helping my friends at Lionsgate respond to the demand regarding the future of Kaulder, who first appeared in The Last Witch Hunter.’* He also hinted at upcoming projects involving the return of Xander from xXx and a highly anticipated film for Disney featuring Groot’s return to his home planet.
Diesel noted, *’Mattel, one of my favorite companies, is about to launch the male and testosterone-fueled response to Barbie with Rock ’em Sock ’em!’* Additionally, he mentioned his involvement in directing a film about the iconic New York detective Kojak. As he juggles these projects, Diesel is also pushing for Fast X2 to be filmed in Los Angeles this summer.
Sequels and More Adventures
In his update, Diesel confirmed he is actively discussing a sequel to The Last Witch Hunter and a fourth chapter in the xXx franchise. Despite facing legal hurdles, he remains optimistic about bringing xXx 4 to life. The first xXx film, released in 2002, showcased Diesel as an extreme sports enthusiast on a mission for the NSA.
Moreover, Diesel is set to reprise his role in Riddick: Furya, a project that has been in the works since last summer. This film marks the fourth installment in the franchise that launched Diesel’s career in sci-fi cinema nearly 24 years ago.
As for the Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots adaptation, Diesel describes it as a *’male and testosterone-fueled response to Barbie,’* which is gaining traction following the success of the Barbie movie. The classic game involves two boxing robots, and its transition to film has fans eagerly anticipating its release.
With a packed schedule that includes the final installment of Fast & Furious being filmed this summer, Vin Diesel’s future in Hollywood looks brighter than ever.