Cannes: The upcoming Vin Diesel-starrer “F9”, newest launch in the “Fast & Furious” franchise, is the Hollywood “blockbuster” that Cannes Film Festival authorities promised to screen at the gala, to be held from July 6 to 17 this 12 months.
Ever since Cannes chief Thierry Fremaux advised Variety that the forthcoming 73rd version of the competition would screen a “planetary blockbuster”, a guessing sport began among the many worldwide press over which film he meant. Fremaux had teased the media at a June 3 press convention whereas asserting the Official Selection at the competition this 12 months, saying the blockbuster in query wasn’t “No Time To Die” or “Dune” or “West Side Story”, which have been among the many most hyped Hollywood movies slated to launch later this 12 months.
The premiere of “F9” at Cannes in the primary week of July additionally is sensible as a result of the film is scheduled to launch on June 25 in the United States.
“F9” stars Diesel with a powerhouse forged together with John Cena, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, Michael Rooker, Helen Mirren, Kurt Russell and Charlize Theron. The film has already had its worldwide launch on May 19 and has grossed over $250 million worldwide thus far, reviews Variety. At Cannes, the film could have a public screening at the seaside for delegates in addition to locals and vacationers. The forged shouldn’t be scheduled to journey to the premiere owing to the continued pandemic.
