Washington, March 20 -- Actor Vin Diesel has officially confirmed that screenwriter Michael Lesslie will pen the script for 'Fast Forever', the concluding chapter of one of Hollywood's longest-running action franchises 'Fast & Furious'.

The announcement came via Diesel's Instagram post, featuring a black-and-white image of the actor in discussion with Lesslie.

Lesslie is best known for writing 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes', and his involvement signals a key creative step forward for the franchise's finale, which is currently scheduled for a theatrical release on March 17, 2028.

In an extensive caption accompanying the post, Diesel reflected on the journey of the franchise, which began in 2001.

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