Peacock Greenlights First Fast & Furious TV Series for 2028 Premiere

Key points

• Peacock has ordered the first Fast & Furious television series to series, with a premiere scheduled for 2028.
• Vin Diesel will serve as an executive producer, having previously announced the project at the NBCUniversal upfront in May 2026.
• Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman are set to write the pilot and serve as co-showrunners for the series.
• The series premiere is timed to coincide with the release of Fast Forever, the 11th and final film in the franchise, on March 17, 2028.
• Diesel stated that Donna Langley’s oversight of NBCUniversal’s TV operations was the deciding factor for expanding the franchise into television.

Background

The Fast & Furious franchise, which began with the 2001 film The Fast and the Furious, has generated over $7 billion in global box office revenue over 25 years. While an animated series, Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, aired on Netflix from 2019 to 2021, this is the first live-action scripted television adaptation. The franchise is currently concluding its film run with Fast Forever, set for release in March 2028.

How outlets are covering it

Deadline, Variety, and Give Me My Remote all confirm the greenlight and 2028 premiere date, citing the same executive team. Variety and Diario AS emphasize Diesel’s comments regarding Donna Langley’s leadership as the catalyst for the TV expansion. All sources agree that this is the first of four series projects announced at the May upfronts, with other projects in development from Nick Wootton, Charmaine DeGraté, Ingrid Escajeda, and Joe Henderson. No outlets report on specific plot details, as the series remains in early development.

Why it matters

The greenlight signals a major expansion of one of Hollywood’s most lucrative franchises into the streaming space, potentially extending the brand’s longevity beyond its final film. It also reflects NBCUniversal’s strategy to leverage its top IP across multiple platforms, with Peacock serving as the primary hub for Fast & Furious television content.

What to watch

Production details, casting, and a specific premiere date for the series are expected to be announced in the coming months. The other three Fast & Furious series projects are also in development, with potential announcements expected as the 2028 film release approaches.