Even Ludacris Hasn't Seen the Fast Forever Script Yet

File this under: things you do not expect to hear on an awards-show carpet. At the 2026 American Music Awards, Ludacris said he still has not seen a script for 'Fast Forever' — the supposed final ride of the main 'Fast & Furious' saga. Yes, Tej himself is waiting on pages.

Ludacris says the 'Fast Forever' script still has not reached him

Chatting with Variety on the AMAs carpet on May 25, 2026, Ludacris kept it simple about where things stand. He has not received the script for the next movie. He did not hedge. He did not wink. He just laid it out.

'I’m being honest with you. They can look in my eyes and tell when I’m telling the truth or not.'

That set the fandom buzzing, but if you have followed how these movies come together, it tracks. The franchise has a long history of late-stage rewrites and fresh pages landing right before cameras roll. That chaotic energy is part of why the films feel like they were shot out of a cannon — and why cast members sometimes learn what they are doing moments before they do it.

What we actually know about 'Fast Forever' right now

• It is positioned as the concluding chapter of the main 'Fast & Furious' saga.
• It is still in development, with production updates surfacing only occasionally.
• Rumors of rewrites have been circulating online, which fits the franchise’s M.O.
• Ludacris, who plays Tej Parker, said at the 2026 AMAs that he has not seen the script yet.
• Previous 'Fast' films have undergone major changes during filming, with cast getting new pages right before scenes.
• Theatrical release is currently expected in 2028.

Meanwhile at the AMAs: Taylor Swift skipped the show, and not for work

Taylor Swift went into the night as one of the most-nominated artists and still chose not to attend. According to E! News, her absence came down to personal priorities, not a scheduling crunch. Multiple reports have tied it to wedding prep amid her rumored marriage to Travis Kelce. She has been spotted around New York City a lot lately, and the word is she is leaning into personal milestones over public appearances at the moment.

Even without showing up, Swift dominated the ballot. Her 2025 album 'The Life of a Showgirl' scored big nods like Album of the Year and Best Pop Album, and tracks 'Fate of Ophelia' and 'Elizabeth Taylor' picked up multiple nominations across top categories. For context, her last AMAs appearance was in 2022.

Bottom line: the AMAs red carpet delivered one of the more unexpected movie updates of the year — no 'Fast Forever' script for Ludacris yet — while one of music’s biggest names made headlines by staying home. Very Hollywood.