Vin Diesel Is Back as Riddick in These New Behind-the-Scenes Photos from ‘Riddick: Furya’
Vin Diesel is back in action, and this time he’s bringing Riddick along for the ride. The tough-guy actor has been dropping hints about his next big project, ‘Riddick: Furya’, and we’ve got some fresh behind-the-scenes looks to share. Diesel’s been spotted in the desert, decked out in full Riddick gear, and he’s also hopping into a slick space buggy. It’s been a while since we last saw this character, so let’s dive into what’s cooking with this fourth chapter of the sci-fi saga.
First off, picture this—Vin Diesel standing tall in the sandy dunes, rocking the iconic black goggles and rugged outfit that scream Riddick. That’s one of the two images making the rounds. The other shows him behind the wheel of a futuristic buggy, tearing through the desert with a camera crew crammed in next to him. It’s clear they’re filming something gritty and fast-paced, and I can’t help but get excited about what’s coming.
The ‘Riddick’ series kicked off back in 2000 with ‘Pitch Black’, where Diesel played a dangerous convict crash-landing on a monster-filled planet. It was a hit with a cult crowd, showing off his knack for playing a rough-edged antihero. Then came ‘The Chronicles of Riddick’ in 2004, which went bigger, pitting him against the Necromongers, a creepy empire out to wipe out humanity. The third flick, simply called ‘Riddick’, dropped in 2013, bringing things back to a smaller, survival vibe. Now, ‘Riddick: Furya’ is set to take us to his home planet, a place he barely knows but is ready to fight for.
This new movie has Diesel returning as the Furyan warrior, and he’s not alone in making it happen. David Twohy, who’s been with the franchise since day one, is writing and directing again. The story picks up with Riddick finally reaching Furya, a harsh world he fears might be in ruins. Once there, he finds other Furyans battling a new threat, and some of them might be more like him than he ever thought. It’s a chance to dig into his roots, something we’ve been waiting to see for years.
Diesel isn’t just starring—he’s producing too, through his company One Race Films, alongside his sister Samantha Vincent. Filming started in August 2024, bouncing between spots in Germany, Spain, and the UK. Those desert shots suggest we’re in for some wild action, maybe with Riddick tearing across Furya in that buggy, dodging whatever monsters or enemies pop up next. The guy’s no stranger to high-octane stuff—just look at his ‘Fast & Furious’ work—but this feels like a return to a character he truly owns.
We’ve been hooked on Riddick for over two decades now. From his night-vision eyes to his knack for surviving anything, he’s a standout role for Diesel. The earlier movies mixed horror, action, and sci-fi in a way that kept us coming back, even if they didn’t always crush it at the box office. ‘The Chronicles of Riddick’ had a big $110 million budget but only pulled in $115.9 million worldwide, while ‘Riddick’ made a solid $98.3 million on a leaner $38 million. This time, ‘Furya’ could shake things up by focusing on his origins and bringing in new faces.
No word yet on who else is joining Diesel in the cast. Past films featured names like Karl Urban, Katee Sackhoff, and Dave Bautista, so there’s hope for some star power to spice things up. For now, though, it’s all about those two images—Diesel in the desert and that buggy chase. They’re a tease of what’s ahead, and I’m betting it’s going to be a rough, thrilling ride when ‘Riddick: Furya’ finally hits screens. No release date yet, but with filming underway, we won’t be waiting forever.