'Fast and Furious 8' Cast & Release Date: Movie Might Film in Cuba; Production Starts This Spring? --- Details here

The "Fast & Furious" franchise is considered to be one of the biggest movie franchises in Hollywood history. With seven movies and all block-buster hits, the "Fast & Furious" production is a force to be reckoned with. The last movie, "Fast & Furious 7," is one of the biggest hit yet out of all the "F&F" movies, raking in a staggering $1.5 billion in ticket sales last 2014.

Not long ago, it was confirmed that a new installment of the mega-blockbuster film will come in to existence. The "Fast & Furious 8" is set to become reality. Although one of the major actors in the franchise Paul Walker, who played Brain O'Connor in the films, passed away the production of "F&F 8" will continue and there have been even rumors of Walker's character making a cameo in the latest film through computer-generated image of the actor.

The "Fast & Furious" franchise is well known to film in exotic cities, such as in Rio and Dubai.  The latest details relating to the "Fast & Furious 8" is one of the filming sites. According to the filmmakers, there is a possibility that a part of the film will be shot in Cuba.

"Universal Pictures is currently in the process of seeking approval from the United States and Cuban governments to explore shooting a portion of the next installment of the 'Fast & Furious' series in Cuba," a spokeswoman for the studio said. Already, the filmmakers have gone for a research trip in Cuba to assess the area.

If the plan for "Fast & Furious 8" to film in Cuba pushes through, this will be the first time a major film production will happen in the country. As of now, the film is set to start production this spring in Atlanta and New York with plans to have the major set pieces of the film take place in Cuba.

The majority of the cast will reprise their roles in the "Fast & Furious 8" installment, including Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson. The film is set to be released on April 17, 2017.