Sign in to your MovieWeb account

When it comes to big-screen extravaganzas, sometimes a movie is so jam-packed with famous faces that it's hard to keep track of who's who, as proven by the stacked cast featured in the 2023 action knockout . The 10th main installment in the adrenaline-pumping franchise saw both the addition and return of beloved characters as Dominic Toretto and his close-knit crew faced off against arguably their biggest adversary thus far: the sadistic, revenge-seeking Dante Reyes.

Jason Momoa epically tackled the role of the villain, joining the enduring series alongside fellow newcomer , who skyrocketed to superstardom in 2022 thanks to his powerhouse performance in the Prime Video sensation Reacher. After last showing up in the 2019 spinoff Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and making a cameo in F9, action superstar also returned to the series as Deckard Shaw, much to the elation of fans. Let's take a closer look at Ritchson and Statham's appearances in Fast X.

The Fast & Furious franchise has never been one to do things modestly, with each rip-roaring installment featuring more explosive stunts, storylines, and over-the-top action than the last. Throughout the years, the blockbuster flicks have also steadily added exciting new cast members to Dominic Toretto's core crew to keep the engine running, and for 2023's Fast X, . As the new leader of Mr. Nobody's agency with secret ties to the villainous Dante (Jason Momoa), Ritchson fit right in with his fellow tough-as-nails characters and cast members.

Vin Diesel's Dom Toretto must protect his family and friends from a dangerous threat connected to their past, with the vengeance-seeking Dante stopping at nothing on his mission to destroy Toretto's life. Dante is the son of the drug lord Hernan Reyes, whom Dom and his crew stole from in Fast Five, which resulted in the criminal's death and his family losing their vast fortune. Ritchson's character Aimes is ultimately revealed to be in cahoots with Dante and acts as a double-agent, with his antics at the end of the film setting the stage for the highly anticipated Fast X: Part 2.

As if the welcome additions of Jason Momoa and Alan Ritchson weren't enough for Fast X, fans were thrilled when , with his character helping breathe some new life into the franchise. Statham's lethal mercenary began as a dangerous antagonist in Furious 7 before he was forced to team up with Dwayne Johnson's ex-DSS agent Luke Hobbs to take down a cybernetically enhanced terrorist in Hobbs & Shaw. The charismatic leading man made quite a mark in the action series and showed up to help Dom and the gang take on Momoa's Dante in Fast X.

Both Ritchson and Statham are undeniably two of Hollywood's most exciting action heroes, with the smash-hit Reacher continuing to take audiences by storm and dominating the streaming world with its latest sensational third season. Ritchson has been steadily killing it since first achieving more widespread recognition in the action thriller series, following up the unforgettable role with appearances in Ordinary Angels and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare while gearing up to headline a slew of upcoming movies, including The Man with the Bag, Motor City, and War Machine.

Similarly, with over two decades in the entertainment industry, Statham has only skyrocketed in popularity and remains one of the most sought-after stars for any action-fueled flick; his movies have collectively grossed over $8.4 billion worldwide, proving that he has no trouble selling tickets and filling seats. Statham most recently starred in The Beekeeper and A Working Man, both of which ended up being financial successes and bona fide hits with fans. Only time will tell whether Statham makes another appearance in the Fast & Furious franchise, though Ritchson has been vocal about his desire to embrace his dark side yet again as the surprise villain in Fast X: Part 2.