Luke Evans Joins Sixth 'Fast & Furious' Film He nears deal to play the villain in Universal's latest installment of the franchise. 11:27 AM PDT 5/9/2012 by Borys Kit (THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)

Luke Evans is finalizing a deal to play the villain in Fast 6, the latest installment of Universal’s Fast & Furious franchise.

Paul Walker and Vin Diesel are set to return as rogue heroes Brian O’Conner and Dominic Toretto. Dwayne Johnson is reprising his role as Diplomatic Security Service Agent Luke Hobbs, out to capture the boys. And Gina Carano will play a member of Johnson’s team.

The brakes are being slammed on plot details as sources say the action is set in Europe in this go-around, set to be released in May 2013.

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