They were spotted filming scenes in north Yorkshire earlier this week for Fast and Furious spin-off film, Hobbs And Shaw.
But Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham and Idris Elba returned to the bright lights of London on Saturday as they filmed a tense stand-off with their enemy.
The Rock, 46, cut a demeaning figure as he prowled the capital’s streets as Agent Hobbs and took part in an exhilarating car chase with the aid of his co-stars.
Back to business: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham and Idris Elba returned to the bright lights of London on Saturday as they filmed a tense stand-off with their enemy for Fast and Furious
The men transformed into their super-macho characters, with Jason, 51, who plays Deckard Shaw, emerging from a flashy black McLaren, while Luther star Idris, 46, set pulses racing in leather biker gear as he stood arrived by motorbike as character Brixton.
The trio fought off danger from their rival gang, who were in a black Range Rover, with injured actress Vanessa Kirby spotted running barefoot along the street, trying to flee the gunfire.
Following the tense car chase, the trio appeared victorious after smashing their rivals’ car windows and tearing the doors from its hinges.
Arriving in style: Luther star Idris, 46, set pulses racing in leather biker gear as he stood next to his motorbike
Impressive: The men transformed into their super-macho characters, with Jason, 51, who plays Deckard Shaw, emerging from a flashy black McLaren
Intimidating: The Rock, 46, cut a demeaning figure as he prowled the capital’s streets as Agent Hobbs and took part in an exhilarating car chase
All guns blazing: The Rock pulled out his pistol at one point and took aim at the enemy
High-octane: The actor fell to the ground as he tried to miss shots from his rivals
Full steam ahead: Earlier this week, Eggborough power station, in Yorkshire, was transformed into Chernobyl, Ukraine to film scenes in the action-packed movie
Earlier this week, Eggborough power station, in Yorkshire, was transformed into Chernobyl, Ukraine, to film scenes in the action-packed movie.
The Fate of the Furious, or Fast 8, will be followed up with the spin-off movie depicting the relationship between Jason’s character Deckard and Luke Hobbs.
Stars and stuntmen alike are busy keeping to tight filming schedules across the UK to ensure Hobbs and Shaw is ready to hit cinemas next July.
As many as 200 people descended on Glasgow to shoot scenes for the action-packed movie until October 29.
The full story: The Fate of the Furious, or Fast 8, will be followed up with the spin-off movie depicting the relationship between Jason’s character Deckard and Luke Hobbs
Stars and stuntmen alike are busy keeping to tight filming schedules across the UK to ensure Hobbs and Shaw is ready to hit cinemas next July
Last-minute advice: Idris chatted away to a crew member in-between takes
Directors cut: The Rock watched as Idris and Jason filmed their own respective scenes
Hollywood heartthrob: Jason looked the picture of cool as he sat in his flashy car in a black suit
Getting stuck in: Idris will play Brixton in the upcoming film Hobbs and Shaw
The demand for the film pushed back the release of the ninth installment of the Fast and Furious series. The action film is set for release on August 2, 2019.
The Crown’s Vanessa will also star alongside Statham, The Rock and Elba in the fast-paced action movie.
Statham promised his 18million followers there are ‘big things to come’ from the Hobbs and Shaw movie.
Running for her life: Actress Vanessa Kirby running barefoot along the street as she tried to flee the scene
Cool: The actor was clad in leather and had plenty of weaponry
Face-to-face: Dwayne was scene in a tense stand-off while Vanessa tried to intervene
Exciting: A whole crowd gathered to watch the stars of the film shot the scenes
The hunk revealed he was excited to be working with his co-star The Rock once again as he joked he would have to tear him away from the pancake stack.
He shared on Instagram: ‘Day 1 on “Hobbs & Shaw” movie. Getting the instructions from an old pal and the Director of our film @davidmleitch. Massive respect to you Dave for the incredible vision and scope you have planned for this movie.
‘There are big things to come! The other big thing to come will be arriving imminently, that’s if he can peel himself away from his stack of pancakes.
‘My partner in crime on this one, the colossal and world wide loved and respected @therock Just warming things up for you brother! See you on British soil soon. #HobbsAndShaw @universalpictures.’
Star-studded cast: The Crown’s Vanessa will also star alongside Statham, The Rock and Elba in the fast-paced action movie
Dramatic: Following the tense car chase, their rivals’ car doors hung from its hinges while, the car’s front windows were smashed
Exciting: The demand for the film pushed back the release of the ninth installment of the Fast and Furious series. The action film is set for release on August 2, 2019
Meanwhile, Idris took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal that he is bulking up to compete with Dwayne on the show.
The Luther actor shared a selfie of himself flexing his biceps and jokingly captioned it: ‘S**t… when you make a movie with @therock … you gotta put some skin in the game…
‘Granted I have to work out a little more but…Ugggghhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! (That’s my game face sound).’
Work it: Idris Elba took to his Instagram on Thursday to reveal that he is bulking up to compete with Dwayne
Competitive: The Luther actor took to the social media platform earlier this month to reveal he would be starring alongside the former wrestler, 46, (pictured)
Busy: So far, the cast and movie have been shooting scenes around the UK, including North Yorkshire and Glasgow
Summer release: The cast have been working hard to ensure Hobbs and Shaw is ready to hit cinemas next July
Source: dailymail.co.uk
