Reflecting on the movie’s impact, Diesel recently wrote in Variety, “What that first Fast film did, 25 years ago, was remind Hollywood of something it had quietly forgotten. Popular cinema, made with conviction and love, is not a lesser form of the art." And it’s certainly not an unprofitable one: So far, the franchise has grossed more than $7.3 billion globally across its 10 finished films.
Keep reading to find out where the stars of the original movie are now—including who's reprised their roles over the years and who will be back for Fast Forever.
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The Original 'Fast and the Furious' Cast: Where Are They Now?
Vin Diesel (Dominic Toretto)
Vin Diesel in 2026Photo by Ernesto Ruscio on Getty Images
Despite the movie’s success, Diesel skipped 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) and returned for only a cameo in the third installment, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006). He then returned for part four, Fast & Furious(2009), and has since appeared in the rest of the sequels: Fast Five (2011), Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Furious 7 (2015), The Fate of the Furious (2017), F9 (2021) and Fast X (2023). He'll of course star in the grand finale, Fast Forever.
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Paul Walker (Brian O’Conner)
Paul Walker poses for a photo at the world premiere of Fast & Furious 6 in 2013.Photo by Eamonn McCormack/WireImage
He reprised the role in 2 Fast 2 Furious, sat out Tokyo Drift and returned for Fast & Furious, Fast Five, Fast & Furious 6 and Furious 7. Production on Furious 7 was underway when Walker died in a fiery car crash in November 2013 at age 40, leaving behind a daughter, Meadow, who is now 27. Meadow remains a beloved member of the Fast fam.
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Michelle Rodriguez (Letty Ortiz)
Michelle Rodriguez is all smiles at the Cannes Film Festival in 2026.Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)
After appearing in the original Fast and the Furious, she returned for a cameo in Fast & Furious, then reprised Letty in Fast & Furious 6, Furious 7, The Fate of the Furious, F9 and Fast X. She's set to return for Fast Forever.
The actress's post-Fast career also includes roles in Resident Evil (2002), S.W.A.T. (2003), Avatar (2009), Battle: Los Angeles (2011), Machete (2010), Widows (2018) and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023).
Jordana Brewster (Mia Toretto)
Jordana Brewster will return for the final film in the franchise.Photo by JB Lacroix/FilmMagic
Brewster returned for Fast & Furious, Fast Five, Fast & Furious 6, Furious 7, F9 and Fast X, and she'll appear in the final film of the franchise. She did not appear in 2 Fast 2 Furious, Tokyo Drift or The Fate of the Furious.
Outside the franchise, Brewster had TV roles on Dallas (2012–2014), Secrets and Lies (2015), Lethal Weapon (2016–2018) and The Rookie: Feds (2022–2023). She also starred in films like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006).
Rick Yune (Johnny Tran)
Rick Yune went from Wall Street trader to Hollywood actor.Photo by Gisela Schober/Getty Images
His character was killed in the original movie, but Yune’s action career lived on: He played villain Zao in the James Bond film Die Another Day (2002) and appeared in Olympus Has Fallen (2013), Alita: Battle Angel (2019) and a handful of TV shows—including Marco Polo and Prison Break.
Chad Lindberg (Jesse)
Chad Lindberg attends the premiere of Peacock's The 'Burbs in 2026.Photo by Olivia Wong on Getty Images
Since leaving the franchise, Lindberg has appeared in projects including The Last Samurai (2003), Supernatural and The 'Burbs. He's also a regular on the convention circuit, much to the delight of the Fast fandom.
Matt Schulze (Vince)
Matt Schulze in 2018Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images
Schulze appears to have largely stepped away from acting in recent years.
Johnny Strong (Leon)
Johnny Strong in 2023's Warhorse OneOperator Films
Most recently, Strong starred in 2023's Warhorse One, which he also co-wrote and co-directed with William Kaufman. It's currently available to stream (with commercials) on YouTube.
Ted Levine (Sgt. Tanner)
Ted Levine stars as Boris in Netflix's new series, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Following The Fast and the Furious, Levine continued to work steadily, with roles in Monk, Shutter Island (2010), Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) and Big Sky (2020–2023). He did not reprise Sgt. Tanner in any sequels.
Thom Barry (Agent Bilkins)
After The Fast and the Furious, Thom Barry starred in the long-running CBS drama, Cold Case.Photo by Vince Bucci on Getty Images
Barry had built a steady résumé through the 1990s with appearances in films like Independence Day (1996) and Space Jam (1996), and he continued to rack up credits after playing a supporting part in The Fast and the Furious. He returned as Agent Bilkins in 2 Fast 2 Furious, starred in 156 episodes of Cold Case and also popped in for episodes of shows like House, Grey's Anatomy and Blue Bloods.
Noel Gugliemi (Hector)
Noel Gugliemi at the 2023 premiere of The LocksmithPhoto by Albert L. Ortega on Getty Images
Gugliemi was an emerging character actor when he played racer Hector, a role he would revisit in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and Furious 7. He has since scored some 200 screen credits, working in films and series including Training Day (2001), Bruce Almighty (2003), Fresh Off the Boat and The Walking Dead.
Ja Rule (Edwin)
Ja Rule in 2026Photo by Joy Malone on Getty Images
Ja went on to appear in films including Half Past Dead (2002) and Scary Movie 3 (2003), while continuing to release music and tour. But he made his buzziest headlines for his involvement in the comically disastrous Fyre Festival.
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