33 ‘Fast and Furious’ Franchise Facts You Might Not Know (Photos)

The “Fast and Furious” franchise kicked off in 2001 as little more than a movie about illegal street racing. But with eight movies and even a spinoff later, it’s become one of the most lucrative franchises in Hollywood with some of the most impressive stunts seen on any screen. Ahead of “Hobbs & Shaw,” here’s some fun and fast facts about the franchise.

“The Fast and the Furious” (2001) – The movie was inspired by a magazine article  

The idea for “The Fast and the Furious” was originally born after director Rob Cohen read an article called “Racer X” in Vibe Magazine, by Ken Li, in 1998.