‘Fast and Furious’ TV series plans grow as franchise expands beyond films

Fast & Furious is set to expand into television with a new series in development at Peacock, marking a major step in the long running action franchise’s move beyond cinema. The announcement was made during a NBCUniversal presentation in New York, where Vin Diesel confirmed that the world built across the films would be extended into episodic storytelling.

Diesel, who has been one of the central figures of the franchise since its early years, addressed the decision to bring the property into television, stating that audience demand for deeper exploration of legacy characters and storylines had been building for years. He also emphasised that the intention was to preserve the emotional core of the films, particularly the themes of loyalty, family and global scale action that have defined the series since its launch.

The television project is being developed under Universal Television, with Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman attached as co showrunners and writers of the pilot episode. Daniels is known for his work on action driven drama series, and his involvement signals a focus on character driven storytelling alongside high intensity set pieces. Vin Diesel is also set to executive produce through One Race Films, alongside long time franchise producers Neal Moritz and Chris Morgan.

Although earlier remarks from Diesel suggested multiple series might be in development, studio clarification indicated that one primary series is currently in active development, with additional concepts at earlier stages. This suggests a broader strategy to potentially expand the franchise further depending on the success of the first project.

The Fast & Furious Spy Racers previously explored the franchise in animated form, running on Netflix between 2019 and 2021, but the upcoming Peacock series would represent the first live action television expansion of the cinematic universe.

Since its debut in 2001 with The Fast and the Furious, the franchise has grown into one of Hollywood’s most commercially successful properties, earning more than $7bn globally across multiple films. Its blend of street racing, espionage influenced action and ensemble cast storytelling has helped it maintain a strong international audience across more than two decades.

The move to television also aligns with Peacock’s wider strategy of investing in established film intellectual property to build subscriber engagement. Industry executives involved in the project have described the series as an opportunity to translate the franchise’s large scale action into a longer format, allowing for more detailed character arcs and interconnected storylines.

Further details, including casting and plot specifics, remain under wraps. Production timelines suggest development work will continue through the year, with filming expected to begin once final scripts are completed.