With the announcement of Cardi B officially joining the Fast & Furious franchise, fans are simply counting the days left to witness the singing sensation dazzle on screen. As the movie hits theatres in India soon, the makers have taken the excitement up another level by releasing a small video featuring the pop star where she spills the beans about her character (Leysa) and how she came to be involved with the movie.
In the video, Cardi B says, “Vin Diesel reached out, and he was talking about a role. I’m like, ‘It’s freakin’ Fast & Furious. Get me there, put me on a plane!’ I like the fact that I’m representing such a powerful, strong woman.” The clip then cuts to Cardi B acting on set and getting geared up for a few of her action-packed scenes. She adds, “Being around Vin, he’s just so nice, so dope. He makes you feel so comfortable. I’m just so excited.”
Vin Diesel had first revealed that Cardi B joined the F9 cast in October 2019, giving fans a tease of the upcoming news / revelation in an Instagram video featuring the two of them from the sets in the UK.
She also sent out a tweet today sharing her ever-increasing excitement to see the movie, writing, “I can’t wait to watch Fast and furious 9 .I haven’t seen my scenes yet! That’s the best part about it thooo watching the movie then you see yourself coming in.I’m sooo proud of myself. GOD IS GOOD ! Can I get a ALL THE TIME ? !!!!”
I can’t wait to watch Fast and furious 9 .I haven’t seen my scenes yet! That’s the best part about it thooo watching the movie then you see yourself coming in.I’m sooo proud of myself. GOD IS GOOD ! Can I get a ALL THE TIME ? !!!!
— iamcardib (@iamcardib) June 15, 2021