9 Hilariously Petty Drama Behind The Scenes Of 'Fast and the Furious' You May Never Heard Before

Who could've predicted that a movie about street racing would turn into a global phenomenon with more sequels than we can count? The Fast and the Furious franchise has given us not only fast cars and furious action, but also some tasty, drama-filled behind-the-scenes nuggets.
Despite playing ultimate bros on screen, the Fast and the Furious stars aren't immune to a good old-fashioned petty feud. Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel have gone toe-to-toe in some laughably silly social media battles. But when the beef spills onto the set, it's a whole different story. Even supporting cast members and crew had their fair share of petty moments. These cast arguments have caused more confusion than the Tokyo drift scene, leaving major plot holes in their wake.
So put on your seatbelt and prepare to hit the gas on this wild ride through the most entertainingly petty drama behind the scenes of 'Fast and the Furious' movies.

#1 Dwayne Johnson Called An Male Co-Star A "Candy Ass"

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Dwayne Johnson referred to one of his male co-stars as a "candy ass" in a statement where he praised the hardworking crew and his female co-stars while expressing frustration with certain male co-stars who he believes do not conduct themselves professionally.
Johnson suggested, “The ones that don't are too chicken sh*t to do anything about it anyway. Candy asses. When you watch this movie next April and it seems like I'm not acting in some of these scenes and my blood is legit boiling – you're right."

#2 Dwayne Johnson And Vin Diesel Infamous Feud: A Secret Meeting

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Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel, two of the biggest stars in a major film franchise, had a well-known feud that created tension on set. In an effort to address the issue, the production of "Fate of the Furious" reportedly halted to allow the two actors to have a private meeting to discuss their problems and express their concerns.
However, despite this attempt at reconciliation, it appears that the conflict was not fully resolved and continued to cause drama.

#3 Dwayne Johnson Waited For Vin Diesel To Come Out Of His Trailer, But He Didn’t

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Johnson was waiting for Diesel to come out of his trailer so they could shoot one of their final scenes together, but Diesel did not for an extended period of time. This caused frustration for Johnson, who eventually became fed up with waiting. While the exact cause of the conflict is unclear, it appears that the delay in shooting their scene contributed to the feud between the two actors.

#4 Scott Eastwood Shadily Discussed Trailer Etiquette

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Following Dwayne Johnson's Instagram post where he called out unprofessional behavior on the set of a movie, many fans speculated that the target of his criticism was fellow Fast and the Furious actor Scott Eastwood. However, Eastwood initially denied any knowledge of any drama on set when speaking to Entertainment Tonight.
But in a later interview with Esquire, Eastwood mentioned that his father's advice to never return to his trailer as an actor stuck with him. He said, "That stuck with me. I'm on this Fast and the Furious movie right now, and everyone goes back to their trailer. I stick around and say, 'Why are you setting up the shot like this?' I want to learn."

#5 Dwayne Johnson Thanked Everyone, Except For Vin Diesel

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After wrapping Fate of the Furious, Dwayne Johnson took to Instagram to express his gratitude towards many of his co-stars and the film's director, F. Gary Gray. However, notably absent from his list of named individuals was Vin Diesel.
In his post, Johnson thanked Universal for their support, recognized the hard work of his fellow co-stars, and even made playful comments about the physical appearance of some of them. However, he did not mention Diesel by name, leaving some to speculate about tensions between the two actors.

#6 Tyrese Called Dwayne Johnson Out For Appearing A Spin-Off Film

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When it was announced that Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham would star in a spin-off film, Tyrese was definitely mad. In his Insta post, Tyrese claimed that some members of the original Fast and the Furious cast were offered spin-off films but declined because they did not want to weaken the franchise. However, Johnson later responded on Twitter, explaining that his intention was to elevate the franchise with the spin-off rather than diminish it.

#7 "If Dewayne is in Fast9 there will be no more Roman Peirce."

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Tyrese issued what appeared to be an ultimatum to the producers of Fast and the Furious in a series of Instagram posts on November 1, 2017: "Hello loyal fans and loved ones from OUR fast universe.... I’m sorry to announce that if Dewayne is in Fast9 there will be no more Roman Peirce."
The posts also hinted at financial concerns, as Tyrese suggested that his paychecks from the franchise were important in his custody battle for his daughter.

#8 Michelle Rodriguez Threatened To Quit The Series

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Michelle Rodriguez, who plays one of the main characters in the Fast and the Furious franchise, threatened to leave the series due to the way women are portrayed in the movies. In an Instagram post, Rodriguez expressed, “F8 is out digitally today, I hope they decide to show some love to the women of the franchise on the next one. Or I just might have to say goodbye to a loved franchise.”

#9 Charlize Theron Hated Kissing Vin Diesel

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During the promotion of Fate of the Furious, Vin Diesel praised Charlize Theron as a great kissing partner and claimed that: "Do I know she enjoyed it? Oh, my God, yeah. A kiss cannot lie, lips don’t lie".
However, in an appearance on Ellen, Theron revealed that she didn't actually enjoy the kiss and had to force Diesel's face with her hand. She also criticized Diesel for going around claiming that she had the best time of her life, calling it "insane."