Universal is officially steering the Fast & Furious franchise into live-action television, with a new spin-off series now in development for Peacock. The announcement was made by franchise star Vin Diesel during NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation in New York City, signalling that the studio is keen to keep the billion-dollar action saga running beyond its upcoming final film.
While the cinematic franchise is expected to conclude with Fast Forever in 2028, the move to streaming suggests Universal sees plenty more potential in the world of high-speed chases, globe-trotting heists and family-driven storytelling.
Diesel initially caused a stir by telling the audience that four separate Fast & Furious shows were heading to Peacock. However, industry insiders later clarified that only one live-action series is officially in active development.
Reports suggest additional projects may still be in early stages under Universal Television, but for now, just a single series has moved forward. Even so, the announcement reflects NBCUniversal’s growing strategy of turning major film properties into streaming franchises, following adaptations linked to titles such as Ted, Pitch Perfect and Chucky.
According to Diesel, expanding the franchise into television has been a long-term ambition for the creative team. Speaking at the presentation, he explained that the studio wanted to explore the wider stories and legacy characters that fans have continued to embrace over the years.
Diesel also credited NBCUniversal executive Donna Langley with helping make the project possible, saying her leadership gave the team confidence that the franchise’s “family” identity and global appeal would remain intact on the small screen.
Although plot details remain tightly under wraps, Diesel is confirmed to executive-produce the series alongside several long-time Fast & Furious collaborators.
Franchise producer Neal Moritz and writer Chris Morgan are attached as executive producers, while Mike Daniels and Wolfe Colman are reportedly writing the pilot and serving as showrunners. The pair previously worked together on NBC’s Shades of Blue, starring Jennifer Lopez.
At this stage, it remains unclear whether familiar faces from the film series will appear in the show, or whether the project will introduce an entirely new cast of street racers and criminal masterminds.
