Diesel would have been a fool not to take action. The Fast and Furious franchise has proven a great showcase for action stars of all stripes, from veterans like Kurt Russell and Jason Statham (both of whom are back for Fast 8) to up-and-comers like Gal Gadot and Gina Carano to foreign imports like Tony Jaa and Joe Taslim. Mirren isn’t even the first Oscar winner to sign on for this installment — that’d be Charlize Theron, who plays the villain.