Francis Ngannou Will Go From UFC Fighter to FAST & FURIOUS Star
By: Sarah Jae Leiber
Deadline reports that UFC fighter Francis "The Predator" Ngannou will join the ninth installment of the Fast & Furious franchise, due out May 22.
Ngannou was born in Cameroon and started his career in mixed martial arts. He made his UFC debut in 2015.
Details on the latest film are few and far between. Justin Lin is returning to direct, while Dan Casey penned the script. Familiar faces Vin Diesel, Charlize Theron, and Helen Mirren will also star. Wrestler John Cena will also make his Fast & Furious debut in the upcoming action thriller.
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