Fast and Furious 8 might actually take things to the next level if Charlize Theron agrees to come on board as a villain.

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Deadline reported that the movie was looking to cast a solo female villain for this movie and they had Theron in mind. This addition to Fast and Furious 8 could make things very exciting, especially given Theron's record playing gritty roles, most recently blowing audiences minds away as Imperator Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road. She has also played the steely villainous part in Snowhite and the Huntsman as Queen Ravenna.

This means that Jason Statham's return as Deckard Shaw would not make him the prime villain this time around. There has also been a lot of speculation about Shaw maybe changing sides and actually helping Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel).

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Statham had confirmed the news about his return earlier last year. Making an appearance for the launch of the Fast and Furious based theme ride, Supercharged, at Universal Studios Hollywood, he even dished some about the franchise's success.

The actor to Access Hollywood on the red carpet talking about Furious 7's immense success.

"Yeah, it just shows the fanbase is very unique. They really do relate to the characters. They love these characters. They've followed them for years and years," Statham said.

The actor also talked his excitement at returning for the next movie in the franchise.

"We're already talking about doing another one, Part 8. I'm a newcomer, I just got invited to the party on this last one. It is nice to know I'll be doing another."

The movie is being directed by Straight Outta Compton's director F. Gary Gray.

Fast and Furious 8 will be released on April 15, 2017.

Furious 7 hit theaters on April 3, 2015.

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