Peacock Ordered Fast and Furious Series
The streaming platform has officially greenlit a live-action scripted television series based on the iconic film franchise.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Television
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Peacock has ordered a new live-action scripted television series based on the popular Fast and Furious film franchise. The project is being developed under the Universal conglomerate umbrella.
Why it matters
This expansion brings one of the most successful cinematic brands into the episodic streaming landscape. The move signals a continued strategy by Universal to leverage its established intellectual property to drive subscriber engagement.
The series is currently aiming for a 2028 release date. No production budget or projected viewership targets have been released at this stage.
The players
Peacock
Peacock is a video streaming service owned and operated by NBCUniversal.
Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel is an actor and producer who is central to the development and success of the Fast and Furious franchise.
Mike Daniels
Mike Daniels is a writer and producer who serves as one of the showrunners for the upcoming project.
Wolfe Coleman
Wolfe Coleman is a writer and producer who has been appointed as a showrunner for the new series.
The details
Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman have been tapped to serve as the showrunners and writers for the project. Executive producers for the series include Vin Diesel, Sam Vincent, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Chris Morgan.
Timeline
Vin Diesel first announced the series development in the spring of 2026.
The television series is currently targeting a release in 2028.
Industry Dynamics
This transition from film to television follows a broader Hollywood trend of mining high-performing cinematic franchises to build out expansive streaming universes. By translating the spectacle of the films into an episodic format, Universal aims to maintain the brand relevance of the series outside of traditional theatrical windows.
Viewers will be able to stream the series exclusively on the Peacock platform upon its release. Audiences should anticipate the project to follow a high-production schedule similar to the film franchise, with the 2028 release date marking the next major milestone for the brand.
The takeaway
The move marks a significant expansion of the Fast and Furious property into long-form storytelling. Fans can look forward to the project as it moves through its development phase toward the scheduled 2028 premiere.
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