Ludacris said he has not yet seen the script for the upcoming Fast & Furious film titled "Fast Forever" [1, 2].
This update comes as fans and industry analysts await the conclusion of one of the highest-grossing action franchises in cinema history. The status of the script serves as a primary indicator for the production timeline of the series' final chapter.
The actor and rapper shared the news during an interview at the 2026 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California [1, 2]. Ludacris, a long-standing member of the franchise's ensemble cast, said he wanted to address the speculation surrounding his involvement and the current state of the project.
While the film is positioned as the finale for the main storyline, the lack of a circulated script suggests the project is still in the development or refinement phase [1, 2]. The actor used the appearance at the AMAs to provide a brief update to reporters regarding the franchise's trajectory.
Ludacris has been a central figure in the series since its earlier installments, contributing both as a performer and a key part of the on-screen family dynamic. His confirmation that the script has not reached him yet clarifies the current gap between the announcement of the title and the start of principal photography [1, 2].
“Ludacris said he has not yet seen the script for the upcoming Fast & Furious film titled "Fast Forever".”
The confirmation that key cast members have not yet received the script for 'Fast Forever' indicates that the franchise's finale is likely still in pre-production. For a series of this scale, the transition from a titled project to a shooting script often involves significant narrative adjustments to ensure the conclusion satisfies long-term audience expectations.
