The Fast and the Furious movie series has become a huge part of car culture. It is one of the top-grossing film franchises of all time, raking in over seven billion dollars across its 11 films. Despite its massive success, the journey to create these action-packed movies was filled with challenges.
Barry Hertz recently published a book titled Welcome to the Family, which explores the making of the Fast & Furious franchise. The book covers everything from the first movie’s beginnings to the crazy stunts that have become signature moments in the series. For instance, who could forget scenes like cars going to space, or Dwayne Johnson stopping a torpedo with his bare hands? The films began as a story about street racers in Honda Civics robbing trucks, but they quickly evolved into high-octane adventures filled with superhero-like action.
The franchise owes its existence to a reporter named Kenneth Li. He wrote a captivating article about car thefts which led him to the underground street racing scene. His writing caught Universal’s attention, and they decided to turn it into a movie. Now, there are 11 films, including spin-offs like Hobbs & Shaw.
Hertz conducted over 170 interviews with cast and crew members to gather insights for his book, especially since Universal didn’t participate in the project. His research included conversations with directors, writers, and the original team behind the franchise. This effort helped Hertz uncover not just the filmmaking process but also the passion and challenges involved.
In addition to focusing on the filmmaking process, Hertz admires how the series has been viewed. Despite being dismissed by some critics, the Fast & Furious movies contain unforgettable action, stunning cars, and even moments of genuine emotion. Hertz himself finds thrill in the scenes, even if he considers himself a cautious driver in real life.
The behind-the-scenes stories are as entertaining as the movies. For example, Dwayne Johnson’s character, Hobbs, is always seen looking sweaty because the crew would spray him with water to create that dramatic effect.
If you’re interested in learning more about the fascinating details behind this iconic series, Hertz’s book is available for purchase, with prices ranging from $15 to $30 depending on your choice.
As a fun end note, Hertz shared his personal ranking of the films, from best to worst, with Fast Five at the top.
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