I am – Hercules!!


Sony is in talks to bring back Vin Diesel and director Rob Cohen for a second Sony sequel to 2002’s “XXX.”

No word on whether the decision to drop Ice Cube (who starred in Lee Tamahori’s “XXX: State of the Union”) as the franchise’s central action hero had anything to do with the fact that Elle Fanning might be able outrun the chubby rap superstar.

If Diesel returns, that return will mirror somewhat his participation in Universal's "Fast and The Furious" franchise. He starred in the 2001 original, skipped 2003's "2 Fast 2 Furious," made a cameo in 2006's "Tokyo Drift" and stars in next summer's fourth installment, "Fast & Furious," which will reteam him with Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodriguez.

Find all of Variety’s story on the matter here.