Jean-Claude Van Damme Blocked from Joining "Fast and Furious" Franchise by Vin Diesel

The "Fast and Furious" franchise has seen significant growth in recent years, with the addition of several major stars. However, one iconic action hero who will not be joining the family is Jean-Claude Van Damme. The Belgian muscle man claims that he was approached to join the franchise but was ultimately blocked from participating by none other than Vin Diesel.

In an interview with 'The Telegraph', Van Damme revealed that while the producers wanted him to join the cast, Diesel put his foot down and vetoed the idea. Van Damme was left puzzled by Diesel's decision, stating, "They wanted me, but Vin Diesel said flat out 'No, I don't need him and don't want him'. Rejected by that bald cock from Pitch Black and The Pacifier! And it was never explained to me why.

"It seems that Diesel is determined to remain the star of the franchise and may see other actors as a threat to his status. This alleged feud with Van Damme is just one of several reported conflicts that Diesel has been involved in behind the scenes.One of the most well-known disputes is Diesel's feud with Dwayne Johnson, who is widely regarded as being more popular with audiences.

However, recent reports suggest that the tension between the two has dissipated, as evidenced by Johnson's appearance in the mid-credit scene of the latest "Fast" installment. Johnson is also set to star in a spin-off titled "Hobbs & Reyes", which may indicate that the feud has been resolved.Another significant falling out involving Diesel was with director Justin Lin, who played a crucial role in transforming the "Fast and Furious" series from simple racing films to high-octane blockbusters.

Lin left during the production of the tenth installment of the franchise due to creative differences with Diesel.While it is unclear why Diesel vetoed Van Damme's involvement in the franchise, it appears that Diesel is keen on maintaining control over the direction of the series and the cast. Despite this setback, Van Damme remains a legendary figure in the action genre, with a long and successful career that has cemented his status as a Hollywood icon.