Overview
- Vin Diesel told Variety that Fast Forever is planned to begin filming in December 2026, and outlets list Dwayne Johnson in the cast, which reporters say will mean a multi-month production schedule.
- Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer reported that the film’s months-long shoot would make The Rock doing a full in-ring match at WrestleMania 43 unlikely because he would lack the training window.
- Sources emphasize uncertainty about the size of The Rock’s movie role, leaving open the possibility he could have a limited shoot commitment or be available for a brief non-wrestling appearance.
- Saudi hosts are widely reported to be preparing record offers to bring top stars to WrestleMania 43, and coverage says very large payments could still alter plans but would not solve training constraints.
- Separately, WWE creative has not yet plotted Drew McIntyre’s return after outside projects, and the promotion has 'loosely discussed' adding a women’s trios match to the Sept. 6 SNME card.