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Why Michelle Rodriguez Almost Quit The First Fast & Furious Movie

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Superstar Michelle Rodriguez almost walked away from the first Fast & Furious film, revealing the behind-the-scenes drama that nearly derailed the blockbuster franchise.
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  • Rodriguez felt the original script portrayed women as
  • and wanted to quit, until the director agreed to rewrite her character to have more substance and agency.
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