The Fast Saga Heads to the Small Screen with Peacock Expansion
The Fast & Furious franchise is shifting gears from the silver screen to your living room. During a high-octane presentation at NBCUniversal’s upfronts yesterday, Vin Diesel revealed that Peacock is officially the new home for the “Fast Universe.” While rumors of a transition to television have circulated for years, Diesel confirmed that no fewer than four separate series are currently in the works. The actor, who has played Dominic Toretto for a quarter-century, noted that the timing finally felt right under the new leadership of Donna Langley at NBCUniversal, ensuring the “integrity of the family” remains intact.
While specific plot details for all four shows are being kept under lock and key, insiders suggest that the projects will focus on “legacy characters” and untold backstories that the films didn’t have time to explore. One pilot is already moving forward with writers Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman, known for their work on gritty dramas like Shades of Blue. This television expansion is strategically timed to keep the momentum going as the franchise approaches its 25th anniversary and prepares for the final mainline movie, Fast Forever, slated for March 2028. For the 18–35 audience, this move mirrors the successful “universe building” seen in Marvel and Star Wars, promising a constant stream of street-racing action and high-stakes heists.
