Vin Diesel, the star of the Fast & Furious franchise, recently discussed the unexpected twist ending in Fast 10 that featured Gal Gadot’s surprise appearance as Gisele. In the film’s finale, Gisele shows up as last-minute backup for Letty and Cipher, having escaped from The Agency’s maximum security prison in Antarctica.
The Significance Of Fast X’s Cliffhanger Ending
Fast X concluded with a cliffhanger ending, leaving the fate of several main characters unknown when the credits rolled. The audience is left wondering if Roman Pearce, Tej Parker, Han, and even Dom, played by Vin Diesel, are alive and well after Dante Reyes’ revenge plan.
Vin Diesel, in an interview with Variety, confirmed that scenes were shot with Gal Gadot for her potential comeback as Gisele in previous movies, but it wasn’t until Fast X that it finally worked out. He acknowledged the challenges of creating post-credits scenes, stating that they wanted to balance the inclusion of great talent while maintaining the emotional state of the audience at the end of the movie.
Balancing Anticipation And Delay: Implications Of The Cliffhanger
Vin Diesel emphasized that Fast X marked the first time the Fast & Furious franchise released a movie with a cliffhanger ending. He assured fans that the conclusion will be delivered, inspired by the audience’s response to the cliffhanger, which differed from previous films.
While the cliffhanger ending generates excitement and investment in the future of the franchise, there is a potential downside to the delay. Fast & Furious 11 is scheduled to premiere two years after Fast X, which may impact the hype and anticipation for some fans. Unlike the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame debuted one year apart, the longer wait time between Fast installments may pose a challenge.
Nevertheless, the return of Gal Gadot as Gisele and the inclusion of Dwayne Johnson’s Luke Hobbs in Fast X are just the beginning of the surprises Vin Diesel aims to deliver, ensuring a satisfying conclusion to the Fast franchise despite the extended wait.
