Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson confirms return to Fast & Furious franchise trends now
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has confirmed he is returning to the Fast & Furious franchise for a spin-off about his 'legendary lawman' character Hobbs.
A year ago his future in the film series was clouded by doubt amid his feud with Vin Diesel, a longtime mainstay of the movies.
However in last month's release Fast X, Dwayne delighted and surprised fans by briefly appearing as Hobbs in a mid-credits scene.
Now in a new Instagram post this Wednesday he confirmed that the cameo was the prelude to a full-scale comeback for his character.
The 53-year-old also addressed his falling-out with Vin, writing: 'Last summer @vindiesel and I put all the past behind us. We’ll lead with brotherhood and resolve - and always take care of the franchise, characters & FANS that we love.'
'Just got lei'd': Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has confirmed he is returning to the Fast & Furious franchise for a spin-off about his 'legendary lawman' Hobbs
Hunk-tastic: A year ago his future in the film series was clouded by doubt amid his feud with Vin Diesel, a longtime mainstay of the movies; pictured in Fast & Furious 6 in 2013
Dwayne broke the sensational news in the caption of an Instagram video that showed him wearing a lei while standing on a balcony over a dazzling ocean view.
'Hope you’ve got your funderwear on…,' the Billions heartthrob teased, crowing: 'HOBBS IS BACK. And he just got lei’d.'
Dwayne explained: 'Luke Hobbs will be returning to the Fast & Furious franchise. Your reactions around the world to Hobbs’ return in Fast X have blown us away.'
He added: 'The next
