The “Fast & Furious” franchise is officially shifting gears into scripted television. Peacock has given a series order to its first-ever live-action “Fast & Furious” show, expanding the $7 billion blockbuster universe beyond the big screen for the first time, with Vin Diesel attached as executive producer.
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The Announcement
Deadline first reported that Peacock has officially greenlit the live-action series, marking the streamer’s first scripted TV project based on the franchise. Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman wrote the pilot and will serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Vin Diesel, who first teased the project at NBCUniversal’s Upfront presentation back in May, executive produces through his One Race Films banner, alongside longtime franchise producer Neal Moritz, Pavun Shetty of Original Film, Jeff Kirschenbaum, and franchise veteran screenwriter Chris Morgan.
Series Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | Untitled Fast & Furious series |
| Platform | Peacock |
| Status | Officially greenlit (series order) |
| Target Premiere | 2028 |
| Co-Showrunners/Writers | Mike Daniels (Sons of Anarchy), Wolfe Coleman (9-1-1: Lone Star) |
| Executive Producers | Vin Diesel, Sam Vincent, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Jeff Kirschenbaum, Chris Morgan |
| Production Company | Universal Television |
| Coincides With | Fast Forever (final film), releasing March 17, 2028 |
| Franchise Box Office | $7+ billion globally over 25 years |
What We Know (and Don’t)
Plot details, casting, and an exact premiere date remain entirely under wraps for now. It’s also unclear whether any characters from the film series will appear in the new show. What is confirmed is the target timing: Peacock is aiming for a 2028 premiere, the same year Universal is set to release “Fast Forever,” the eleventh and reportedly final instalment in the main film saga, on March 17, 2028.
From Four Shows to One
At May’s NBCUniversal Upfront, Diesel had announced that up to four different “Fast & Furious” television projects were in development across the franchise’s universe. Peacock later clarified that only one of those four was actively moving forward at the time, and that project is the series now officially ordered. Whether the other three ideas eventually advance remains unclear.
A First for Live-Action
The franchise has dipped into television once before, but only in animated form — Netflix’s “Fast & Furious: Spy Racers” ran from 2019 to 2021. This marks the first time the franchise has attempted a live-action scripted series, following a journey that began with 2001’s “The Fast and the Furious,” starring Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, and Michelle Rodriguez, before evolving into a globe-spanning action franchise built around cars, elaborate stunts, and the series’ signature theme of family.
Why It Matters
With the film saga winding down toward its planned conclusion in 2028, Peacock’s series order gives Universal a clear strategy for keeping the “Fast & Furious” universe alive on the small screen just as the big-screen chapter closes. The timing alongside “Fast Forever” suggests a coordinated push to transition the franchise’s audience from theatres to streaming without losing momentum.
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FAQs
Has Peacock officially ordered a Fast & Furious series?
Yes, it’s been given a full series order, not just a development deal.
When is the Fast & Furious series expected to premiere?
2028, the same year as the franchise’s final film, “Fast Forever.”
Who is writing and running the series?
Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman will write and serve as co-showrunners.
Will any movie cast members appear in the series?
It hasn’t been confirmed yet whether any film characters will appear.
Has Fast & Furious had a TV show before?
Yes, but only in animated form — Netflix’s “Fast & Furious: Spy Racers” (2019–2021). This marks the franchise’s first live-action series.
