Charlize Theron reprises her role as Andy and also serves as a producer. She leads a cast stacked with both returning favourites and new faces, including KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Veronica Ngô, Henry Golding, Uma Thurman, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

Director Karan Johar recently drew a comparison between Shabana Azmi and Hollywood legend Meryl Streep, reflecting on a debate he had during the filming of "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani". 

Directed by "Straight Outta Compton" helmer F. Gary Gray, "Fast 8" is set for international debut the week of April 14, 2017.

Charlize Theron is the first South African to win an Oscar for Best Actress.