After much speculation, it has been confirmed that a fan favorite character will be returning to the "Fast & Furious" franchise. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, last Thursday (June 1, 2023), revealed the news on social media that he is "one hundred percent confirming" that his character Luke Hobbs will be returning to the fray. Aslo read: The Rock announces wedding on Instagram Johnson also praised viewers for their enthusiasm and support for his unexpected appearance in "Fast X," which came out in May, reports CNN. The Rock also hinted that there would be more between Hobbs and Jason Momoa's character Dante, it said. “If you thought that ‘The Rock’ versus ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin headlining three WrestleManias was earth-shattering, well, wait until you see Dante and Hobbs collide,” he said, calling back to his days as a professional wrestler. Also read: 'Hobbs & Shaw' is No. 1 but trails 'Fast & Furious' pace While Johnson wasn’t explicitly clear on what the next “Fast” installment is, The Wrap is reporting that an untitled Hobbs movie is in the works at Universal Pictures that will be a “bridge” between “Fast X” and “Fast X: Part II,” instead of Johnson returning in a “Hobbs & Shaw” sequel film (“Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” was a 2019 “Fast & Furious” spinoff starring Johnson and Jason Statham as Deckard Shaw) The "Black Adam" actor starred as Hobbs in 2011's "Fast Five" and went on to star in five more flicks in the franchise.