The “Fast and Furious” franchise might soon lose its “Roman” if spats with actor Dwayne Johnson aren’t resolved soon.
Actor Tyrese Gibson extended an October feud with “The Rock” into November by telling his 9 million Instagram followers that he may exit a “Fast 9” project if the mega-star is involved. Mr. Gibson launched into a expletive-laced tirade that touched on a custody battle with his ex-wife and the claim that Mr. Johnson uses steroids.
“Hello loyal fans and loved ones from OUR fast universe,” the actor wrote. “I’m sorry to announce that if Dewayne [sic] is in Fast 9 there will no more Roman Peirce [sic] — You mess with family and my daughters survival I mess with yours. Close your eyes dude you’re a “Clown” #CandyA—B—-h Made All my real one … Men on integrity … my real ones out here stand UP … folks that GP to the gym and get big naturally #NoJuice #NoOJ spin off huh? Spin off these nuts selfish champ.”
The message was accompanied with an image of franchise co-star Vin Diesel, who plays Dominic Toretto.
“Notice who’s got his arms around my shoulder and who’s standing alone — #OurChildrenMatter,” Mr. Gibson wrote.
A previous post from Oct. 4 criticized Mr. Johnson for negotiating a “Fast and Furious” spinoff movie with Jason Statham, who plays the character Deckard Shaw.
“Congratulations to @TheRock and your brother in law aka 7 bucks producing partner @hhgarcia41 for making the fast and the furious franchise about YOU,” the actor wrote. “And like you, DJ even if they call I will not be deleting this post - Gn folks see you in 2020 April #FastFamily right? Nah … it’s about #TeamDewayne.”
The “Fast and Furious” franchise has been a boon to Universal Pictures since 2001. The last two installments, for instance, have each pulled in over $1 billion in global box-office receipts.
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