Released in 2021, Fast & Furious 9 (also known as F9) continued the globe-trotting, high-stakes adventures of the most beloved street racers in cinema. What started in 2001 as a modest action film about illegal street racing had, by this point, evolved into a massive action saga mixing car stunts, heists, and global espionage.
A major part of the franchise’s success lies in its ensemble cast—a group of stars whose chemistry, loyalty, and charisma have kept audiences coming back for more. F9 expanded the team further, introduced new faces, and even brought back some familiar ones long thought gone.
Here’s everything you need to know about the cast of Fast & Furious 9 and the roles they play in this action-packed chapter.
Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto: The ride-or-die leader
Vin Diesel returns as Dominic Toretto, the beating heart of the franchise. The tough but loyal patriarch is now living off the grid with his partner Letty and young son—but of course, peace doesn’t last long.
Diesel brings a mix of stoic intensity and emotional weight to Dom, especially in F9, where he faces a threat that hits close to home: his long-lost brother. The actor, also a producer on the film, continues to drive the franchise forward both on screen and behind the scenes.
John Cena as Jakob Toretto: The long-lost brother turned enemy
John Cena makes his Fast & Furious debut as Jakob Toretto, Dom’s estranged younger brother and a rogue agent with a personal vendetta. His introduction adds an emotional twist to the action, as the film explores the Toretto family’s troubled past.
Known for his wrestling background and roles in Peacemaker and The Suicide Squad, Cena brings physical intensity and a surprising emotional depth to his role, making Jakob one of the franchise’s most layered villains.
Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz: The fearless fighter returns
Michelle Rodriguez reprises her role as Letty Ortiz, Dom’s partner and fellow street racer turned international agent. Letty continues to be a symbol of strength and resilience, and her fight scenes in F9 are some of the film’s most explosive.
Rodriguez has been a key figure in the franchise since the beginning, and her character’s journey—from presumed dead to full-on action hero—remains one of the series’ most compelling arcs.
Tyrese Gibson and Ludacris: Comic relief meets tech genius
Tyrese Gibson plays Roman Pearce, the fast-talking, joke-cracking member of the crew who somehow always survives the impossible. In F9, Roman even begins to question if he’s “invincible,” leading to some of the film’s funniest moments.
Ludacris returns as Tej Parker, the group’s tech wizard and engineer. Together, Roman and Tej provide the film’s comic relief and are at the center of F9’s most outrageous moment: launching a car into space.
Nathalie Emmanuel as Ramsey: The hacker with a heart
First introduced in Furious 7, Nathalie Emmanuel plays Ramsey, the crew’s brilliant hacker. In F9, she gets more time in the spotlight—behind the wheel and in the field—proving she’s more than just the brains of the operation.
Emmanuel, also known for her role in Game of Thrones, adds tech-savvy coolness and emotional intelligence to the team.
Sung Kang as Han Lue: The fan-favorite returns
Perhaps the biggest surprise in F9 was the return of Sung Kang as Han Lue, previously believed to have died in Tokyo Drift. His return launched the #JusticeForHan movement and excited longtime fans.
Han’s calm demeanor, love of snacks, and effortless cool are back—and his mysterious survival is key to the film’s central plot.
Supporting cast and memorable additions
| Actor/Actress | Character | Role in the film |
|---|---|---|
| Jordana Brewster | Mia Toretto | Dom’s sister and Brian’s partner, back in action |
| Charlize Theron | Cipher | Cyberterrorist villain returning from The Fate of the Furious |
| Helen Mirren | Queenie Shaw | Mother of Deckard Shaw, with her own fast-driving scene |
| Lucas Black | Sean Boswell | Returning from Tokyo Drift |
| Shad Moss (Bow Wow) | Twinkie | Also back from Tokyo Drift |
| Anna Sawai | Elle | New character connected to Han’s backstory |
| Kurt Russell | Mr. Nobody | Mysterious government operative who recruits the crew |
The film balances legacy characters, fresh faces, and cameos that connect the ever-expanding Fast universe.
Casting that keeps evolving with the franchise
The Fast & Furious saga thrives on the idea of “family”, both on screen and behind the scenes. The chemistry between long-standing cast members, combined with unexpected additions like John Cena and Helen Mirren, helps the series reinvent itself with each installment.
From globe-trotting set pieces to emotional confrontations, the cast of F9 elevates what could be simple action into something epic, ridiculous, and somehow still heartfelt.
