“Reacher” series star Alan Ritchson has joined the cast of “Fast X,” the tenth installment of the “Fast and Furious” franchise at Universal Pictures.
The former “Smallville” and “Titans” alum hops on as Louis Letterier has been set to replace Justin Lin as director of the project which is currently in production.
Ritchson joins franchise newcomers Jason Momoa, Daniela Melchior and Brie Larson on the film which boasts a script co-written by Lin and Dan Mazeau. Key core cast from Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez to John Cena and Charlize Theron are all expected to return.
A second season of “Reacher” has been ordered that is expected to be based on Lee Child’s novel “Die Trying,” but it’s not clear when filming of that will begin.
“Fast X” is due in cinemas next Summer.
Source: Deadline
