Photo: ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via GettyRita Morenois feeling cheeky.On Tuesday, the legendary actress — a pioneer in showbiz for seven decades — joinedHoda KotbonTodayto talk about her latest film,Fast X, and how she landed the role.“It pays to sleep with the right people,” Moreno, 91, deadpanned to Kotb, 58, who erupted with laughter. Gaining composure, the host said she heard the EGOT winner’s grandson was “instrumental” in helping her get cast in the blockbuster franchise.“So he thinks,” Moreno shot back. She then proceeded to tell the story of her grandson Justin Fisher, 24, metVin Dieselat theWest Side Storypremiere in 2021 and pitched his grandma for the film.“Vin had already decided he wanted me in it,” Moreno said. “But Justin is convinced he got me the gig … he goes around bragging to everybody.“TODAYshow/TwitterMoreno was quick to note the “astonishing cast” in the star-studded summer blockbuster, the tenth installment of theFast & Furiousfranchise.“I’m a text buddy with Chris,” Moreno referenced of Chris Bridges, a.k.a rapperLudacris, who plays tech expert Tej Parker in the film. “I asked him for his number before I left, I found him so intriguing. You know, he’s a smart, articulate guy.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The film also starsJordana Brewster,Sung Kang,Tyrese Gibson,Nathalie Emmanuel,Charlize Theron,Cardi B,Brie Larson,Michelle RodriguezandJason Momoa.Diesel shared the news of Moreno’s casting on Instagram in May 2022, postinga selfie-style videoof himself.“It’s been my dream forever to work with Rita Moreno and the fact that she’s here, playing my grandmother, makes my soul smile. I’m so blessed,” he said.Rita Moreno and grandson Justin Fisher.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicLater in Tuesday’s interview, Moreno, who revealed she has already been cast inFast & Furious 11, shared the beauty of aging and her overall “very mischievous nature.““I get dirtier and dirtier every year,” she quipped.Fast Xzooms into theaters May 19.
Photo: ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty
Rita Morenois feeling cheeky.On Tuesday, the legendary actress — a pioneer in showbiz for seven decades — joinedHoda KotbonTodayto talk about her latest film,Fast X, and how she landed the role.“It pays to sleep with the right people,” Moreno, 91, deadpanned to Kotb, 58, who erupted with laughter. Gaining composure, the host said she heard the EGOT winner’s grandson was “instrumental” in helping her get cast in the blockbuster franchise.“So he thinks,” Moreno shot back. She then proceeded to tell the story of her grandson Justin Fisher, 24, metVin Dieselat theWest Side Storypremiere in 2021 and pitched his grandma for the film.“Vin had already decided he wanted me in it,” Moreno said. “But Justin is convinced he got me the gig … he goes around bragging to everybody.“TODAYshow/TwitterMoreno was quick to note the “astonishing cast” in the star-studded summer blockbuster, the tenth installment of theFast & Furiousfranchise.“I’m a text buddy with Chris,” Moreno referenced of Chris Bridges, a.k.a rapperLudacris, who plays tech expert Tej Parker in the film. “I asked him for his number before I left, I found him so intriguing. You know, he’s a smart, articulate guy.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The film also starsJordana Brewster,Sung Kang,Tyrese Gibson,Nathalie Emmanuel,Charlize Theron,Cardi B,Brie Larson,Michelle RodriguezandJason Momoa.Diesel shared the news of Moreno’s casting on Instagram in May 2022, postinga selfie-style videoof himself.“It’s been my dream forever to work with Rita Moreno and the fact that she’s here, playing my grandmother, makes my soul smile. I’m so blessed,” he said.Rita Moreno and grandson Justin Fisher.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicLater in Tuesday’s interview, Moreno, who revealed she has already been cast inFast & Furious 11, shared the beauty of aging and her overall “very mischievous nature.““I get dirtier and dirtier every year,” she quipped.Fast Xzooms into theaters May 19.
Rita Morenois feeling cheeky.
On Tuesday, the legendary actress — a pioneer in showbiz for seven decades — joinedHoda KotbonTodayto talk about her latest film,Fast X, and how she landed the role.
“It pays to sleep with the right people,” Moreno, 91, deadpanned to Kotb, 58, who erupted with laughter. Gaining composure, the host said she heard the EGOT winner’s grandson was “instrumental” in helping her get cast in the blockbuster franchise.
“So he thinks,” Moreno shot back. She then proceeded to tell the story of her grandson Justin Fisher, 24, metVin Dieselat theWest Side Storypremiere in 2021 and pitched his grandma for the film.
“Vin had already decided he wanted me in it,” Moreno said. “But Justin is convinced he got me the gig … he goes around bragging to everybody.”
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Moreno was quick to note the “astonishing cast” in the star-studded summer blockbuster, the tenth installment of theFast & Furiousfranchise.
“I’m a text buddy with Chris,” Moreno referenced of Chris Bridges, a.k.a rapperLudacris, who plays tech expert Tej Parker in the film. “I asked him for his number before I left, I found him so intriguing. You know, he’s a smart, articulate guy.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
The film also starsJordana Brewster,Sung Kang,Tyrese Gibson,Nathalie Emmanuel,Charlize Theron,Cardi B,Brie Larson,Michelle RodriguezandJason Momoa.
Diesel shared the news of Moreno’s casting on Instagram in May 2022, postinga selfie-style videoof himself.
“It’s been my dream forever to work with Rita Moreno and the fact that she’s here, playing my grandmother, makes my soul smile. I’m so blessed,” he said.
Rita Moreno and grandson Justin Fisher.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Later in Tuesday’s interview, Moreno, who revealed she has already been cast inFast & Furious 11, shared the beauty of aging and her overall “very mischievous nature.”
“I get dirtier and dirtier every year,” she quipped.
Fast Xzooms into theaters May 19.
source: people.com
