John Cena joins Fast & Furious 9 cast, calls it ‘an incredible honour’

John Cena announced that he has joined the Fast and Furious franchise and will star opposite veterans Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez.

WWE wrestler-turned-actor John Cena is the latest addition to the cast of Fast & Furious 9.

Actor John Cena speaks on stage during the CinemaCon Paramount Pictures Exclusive Presentation at the Colosseum Caesars Palace on April 4, 2019. (AFP)

Cena, 42, took to Twitter to announce the news that he has joined the franchise and will star opposite veterans Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez, both of whom are reprising their roles as Dom Toretto and Letty Ortiz.

“For nearly 20 years, the Fast Franchise has entertained fans and created some of the biggest cinematic moments in history. It’s an incredible honour to join this franchise and this family,” he wrote.

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