At the 2026 American Music Awards, Ludacris revealed that he still has not seen the script for Fast Forever, the upcoming final installment in the Fast & Furious franchise. The Fast & Furious franchise has long been known for its high-octane action, globe-spanning missions, and behind-the-scenes secrecy that keeps fans constantly guessing about what comes next. As anticipation continues to build around Fast Forever, the final chapter of the main saga, even longtime cast members appear to be waiting for answers about the film’s direction.

With production updates surfacing only occasionally and rumors surrounding rewrites continuing to circulate online, fans have been eager for any fresh insight from the cast. That curiosity only intensified after Ludacris addressed the status of the upcoming movie in a way that immediately caught attention.

During his appearance at the 2026 American Music Awards, Ludacris opened up about the current state of Fast Forever and admitted that he still has not received or read the script for the highly anticipated film. The actor, who has portrayed Tej Parker in the franchise for years, spoke honestly while chatting with Variety on the event carpet.

“They can look in my eyes and tell when I’m telling the truth,” Ludacris told at 2026 American Music Awards to Variety, while confirming he still had not seen the script for the next installment. His remarks quickly spread online, especially among longtime fans already wondering how far along development on the movie actually is.

The revelation may sound surprising to outsiders, but it aligns with the franchise’s history of late rewrites and evolving production plans. Several previous Fast & Furious films reportedly underwent major script changes during filming, with cast members sometimes receiving updated pages shortly before shooting scenes. Despite the uncertainty, Fast Forever is still expected to serve as the concluding chapter of the long-running saga when it eventually hits theaters in 2028.

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While Ludacris’ comments fueled conversations around the movie’s production timeline, the AMAs generated headlines for another major reason involving one of music’s biggest stars, Taylor Swift.

Although Taylor Swift entered the 2026 American Music Awards as one of the night’s most-nominated artists, the singer ultimately chose not to attend the ceremony. According to E! News, Swift’s absence may have been tied to important personal commitments rather than professional scheduling conflicts. Recent reports have linked the singer to ongoing wedding preparations ahead of her rumored marriage to Travis Kelce. Swift has frequently been spotted in New York City in recent weeks, with insiders suggesting she has been focusing more on personal milestones than public appearances during this phase of her career.

Even without attending the event, Swift remained one of the biggest names associated with the ceremony thanks to her impressive list of nominations. Her 2025 album 'The Life of a Showgirl' earned recognition in major categories including Album of the Year and Best Pop Album, while tracks like 'Fate of Ophelia' and 'Elizabeth Taylor' also secured multiple nods across top categories.

With Fast Forever still deep in development and major celebrities making headlines both on and off the red carpet, the 2026 American Music Awards once again proved how entertainment news often extends far beyond the ceremony itself.

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