Vin Diesel‘s stunt double was pictured filming a high-octane chase scene along The Mall outside Buckingham Palace in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Bearing a striking resemblance to the screen star, the performer sped across the royal grounds in a flashy Noble M600 sports car – worth a whopping £150,000 – as roads by the residence closed down for filming.
Crew members returned to work on the forthcoming sequel nearly two months after a body double was left fighting for life after falling 30 ft on the set of the action movie.
Working hard: Vin Diesel’s stunt double was pictured filming a high-octane chase scene along The Mall outside Buckingham Palace in the early hours of Sunday morning
The actor sported an all-black ensemble for his portrayal as Vin’s character Dominic Toretto – a former criminal and retired street racer.
Opting for a typically edgy display, the body double rocked a leather biker jacket, baggy trousers and canvas trainers.
The hunk appeared in his element as he took the vehicle out for a spin, moments before the cars drew to a halt in order to be wired for sound.
Off he goes: The performer sped across the royal grounds in a flashy Noble M600 sports car – worth a whopping £150,000 – as roads by the residence closed down for filming
Lookalike: The crew member bears a striking resemblance to the screen star (pictured in Fast & Furious 6 in 2013)
Flashy: The actor sported an all-black ensemble for his portrayal as Vin’s character Dominic Toretto – a former criminal and retired street racer
Biker style: Opting for a typically edgy display, the body double rocked a leather jacket, baggy trousers and canvas trainers
After an on-site technician was called to set, filming for the exciting scenes continued.
A series of police patrolled the streets of the English capital as roads shut down for filming to take place.
The film – set for release in May 2020 – is expected to feature Vin, Michelle Rodriguez, Dame Helen Mirren and Charlize Theron.
Earlier this year it was revealed wrestler-turned-actor John Cena officially joined the cast.
Zoom! The hunk appeared in his element as he took the vehicle out for a spin
Bold choice: The purple vehicle lit up the roads as it was pictured riding along the streets
Behind the scenes: Another cast member was pictured on a motorcycle with a series of cameras attached to the vehicle
Equipment: Another small car carried a selection of professional video cameras
There’s no word yet on John’s character, but a Universal press release calls his character ‘a bada**.’
The WWE star may fill a void left by series recruit Dwayne Johnson, who first appeared in 2011’s Fast Five and became a major component of the series.
Vin’s other stunt double Joe Watts was placed in an induced coma after plunging 30ft onto his head on the set of the film back in July.
Sources told MailOnline the stunt performer, 31, was injured on the film set at the Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire.
Glowing: The location served as a stunning background for filming
At one point, there was a gap in filming while the cars were wired for sound
Resume: After an on-site technician was called to set, filming for the exciting scenes continued
Upcoming: The film – set for release in May 2020 – is expected to feature Vin, Michelle Rodriguez, Dame Helen Mirren and Charlize Theron
Vin was said to be ‘choking back tears’ after witnessing the worker fall on his head as he performed a stunt in the movie star’s place.
Filming on the ninth installment of the franchise was halted after a safety cable reportedly snapped as he jumped off a balcony on set and hit the ground.
Joe is a British stuntman who has worked on a series of Hollywood blockbusters, including Kingsman Golden Circle, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Spider Man Far From Home.
In the zone: A motorcyclist was pictured getting into the groove of things as he cycled around the set
In place: A series of police patrolled the streets of the English capital as roads shut down for filming to take place
Caution: Police cars lined up on location to ensure members of the public didn’t disrupt filming
He has also performed stunts in Game of Thrones, Johnny English Strikes Again, Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Jurassic World and The Hitman’s Bodyguard.
Last month, he thanked well-wishers for their support after being moved out of intensive care.
He is still in hospital and ‘has a long road ahead’ of him, but doctors have said they are pleased with his recovery so far.
On the road to recovery: Joe Watts, pictured with his partner Tillly Powell, right, has been moved out of intensive care following an accident in July on the set of the upcoming film
