A new Fast and Furious TV series is officially in development at Peacock, with franchise star Vin Diesel announcing the project at NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation in New York on May 11, 2026.
Quick Facts
- Vin Diesel announced the series at NBCUniversal’s upfront on May 11, 2026
- Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman serve as co-showrunners and executive producers
- While Diesel mentioned four shows, only one series is in active development
- The Fast and Furious franchise marks its 25th anniversary in 2026
During his announcement, Diesel said, “For the last decade, we have realized that the fans have wanted more. They wanted us to expand the legacy characters, their stories.” He emphasized that the TV expansion would protect the integrity of the characters and the family themes that define the franchise.
Mike Daniels, known for his work on “Sons of Anarchy” and “Shades of Blue,” and Wolfe Coleman will co-showrun the series and write the pilot. Diesel will executive produce alongside Sam Vincent via One Race, while Neal Moritz and Pavun Shetty of Original Film also serve as executive producers. Universal Television will produce the show, with plot details currently being kept under wraps.
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While Diesel announced four shows in development at the upfront, Variety confirmed that only one series is in active development at Peacock, with others said to be in various stages of development at Universal TV. The franchise, which began with the 2001 film “The Fast and the Furious,” has grown into a global phenomenon with 11 films released to date and more than $7 billion earned at the worldwide box office. The final film, “Fast Forever,” is scheduled for release in 2028.
This marks a significant expansion into television for the fast and furious universe. Netflix previously aired the animated series “Fast & Furious Spy Racers” for six seasons between 2019 and 2021, but this new Peacock project will be the first live-action fast and furious television series.
Sources
- Variety — Confirmed the series announcement, Vin Diesel’s quote, showrunners, and that one series is in active development
- The Hollywood Reporter — Reported on the announcement at NBCUniversal upfront and the four shows claim
- Reuters — Covered the announcement and franchise details
- Deadline — Provided information on the writers and development status
