The Red Notice star has insisted he previously told Diesel
he would not be returning to the movie series, and as a result, he was “very
surprised” when the 54-year-old actor took to Instagram in November to try to
tempt him back.
Johnson – who played Luke Hobbs in five Fast & Furious
films – said:
“I was very surprised by Vin’s recent post. This past June,
when Vin and I actually connected not over social media, I told him directly –
and privately – that I would not be returning to the franchise.”
“I was firm yet cordial with my words and said that I would
always be supportive of the cast and always root for the franchise to be
successful, but that there was no chance I would return.”
“I privately spoke with my partners at Universal as well,
all of whom were very supportive as they understand the problem. Vin’s recent
public post was an example of his manipulation.”
In his November post, Diesel said his children – Hania, 13,
Vincent, 11, and Pauline, six – call Johnson “Uncle Dwayne” and he also
referenced their late franchise co-star Paul Walker, who died in 2013 aged 40.
Diesel – who plays Dominic Toretto in the movies – wrote at
the time:
“My little brother Dwayne… the time has come. The world
awaits the finale of Fast 10. As you know, my children refer to you as Uncle
Dwayne in my house. There is not a holiday that goes by that they and you don’t
send well wishes… but the time has come.”
“Legacy awaits. I told you years ago that I was going to fulfill my promise to Pablo. I swore that we would reach and manifest the best Fast in the finale that is 10! I say this out of love… but you must show up, do not leave the franchise idle you have a very important role to play. Hobbs can’t be played by no other. I hope that you rise to the occasion and fulfill your destiny.”
Johnson has admitted he didn’t like Diesel referring to his kids, or Walker when trying to convince him to return to the franchise.
“I didn’t like that he brought up his children in the post,
as well as Paul Walker’s death. Leave them out of it. We had spoken months ago
about this and came to a clear understanding. My goal all along was to end my
amazing journey with this incredible ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise with
gratitude and grace,” he told CNN.
“It’s unfortunate that this public dialogue has muddied the
waters. Regardless, I’m confident in the ‘Fast’ universe and its ability to
consistently deliver for the audience, and I truly wish my former co-stars and
crew members the best of luck and success in the next chapter.”
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