Pre-production for the ninth installment of the action film franchise started in February this year.
And now official filming has began for Fast & Furious 9 as Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez were spotted on set in the Hertfordshire countryside in England on Monday.
The actor, 51, who stars as Dominic Toretto was seen scoffing a banana in between scenes as Michelle, 40, who plays his onscreen wife Letty Ortiz appeared in good spirits.
Snack time: official filming has began for Fast & Furious 9 as Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez were spotted on set in the Hertfordshire countryside in England on Monday
Pictures show the stars in a woodland area filming as yet unknown scenes for the popular high-adrenaline film series.
Making the most of his down time, Vin was seen munching on a banana as he was flanked by an assistant.
Dressed in a white vest and a sleeveless blue shirt, Vin's bulging biceps were on full display as he prepared to get into character.
He teamed his outfit with pale blue skinny jeans and tan boots.
Filming: The actor, 51, who stars as Dominic Toretto was seen scoffing a banana in between scenes as Michelle, 40, who plays his onscreen wife Letty Ortiz appeared in good spirits
Hungry: Vin devoured the fruit while filming scenes for the hit action movie franchise
On set: Pictures show the stars in a woodland area filming as yet unknown scenes for the popular high-adrenaline film series
Tasty: Making the most of his down time, Vin was seen munching on a banana as he was flanked by an assistant
Action star: Dressed in a white vest and a sleeveless blue shirt, Vin's bulging biceps were on full display as he prepared to get into character
In character: He teamed his outfit with pale blue skinny jeans and tan boots
Mini me: Vin was joined by a young boy on set, with the youngster donning blue dungarees and a plaid shirt
Meanwhile, Michelle appeared relaxed and content as she strolled around set ready for filming.
The star rocked a pair of pair blue dungarees, which she wore with a white vest top and a denim jacket tied around the waist.
The actress also had on a brown work belt and teamed her ensemble with a pair of navy Crocs.
The superstar pair appeared to be enjoying their first day of filming, with the duo surrounded by various members of production staff.
Chit chat: The star chatting to a member of the team amid filming for the new movie
Getting in the zone: Vin looked in deep conversation as he prepared to get into character as Dominic Toretto
Ripped: The Riddick star looked buff and toned as he showed of his muscles in the tight, white vest
Puffing away: The actor was seen puffing on a cigarette on the set of the new film
Images also show Vin's character Dominic Toretto's infamous Dodge Charger car, which will no doubt take centre stage at some point in the film.
Typical of the British weather, the heavens soon opened up and Vin was shielded by the rain by an umbrella-toting aide.
On Monday, Game of Thrones star Nathalie Emmanuel confirmed filming and confirmed her return as hacktivist Ramsey in the film.
She tweeted: 'Day one of shooting Fast and Furious 9 today... The team is back together,' alongside several emoji depicting characters from the film.
Location: The ninth installment of the franchise headed to the English countryside to film
Quick change: The Pitch Black actor donned a blue, sleeveless shirt for his scenes
