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Fast & Furious TV series development became part of NBCUniversal’s 2026 Upfront presentation after Vin Diesel confirmed that a new project connected to the long-running action franchise is being created for Peacock. The announcement was made during the company’s annual advertising and programming event on May 11 in New York City, where NBCUniversal executives and talent previewed upcoming content planned for its streaming and broadcast platforms. The reveal marked the latest expansion for one of Universal Pictures’ most commercially successful franchises. While limited production details were shared during the presentation, the television project is expected to extend the Fast & Furious universe beyond theatrical films and previously released spinoff features. Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming platform, has continued increasing investment in franchise-based programming as competition among streaming services remains focused on recognizable intellectual property. Diesel appeared as part of NBCUniversal’s broader entertainment showcase, which included announcements involving scripted television, streaming originals, sports programming, and film-related content. The actor has remained closely associated with the franchise since the original film debuted in 2001. Over the past two decades, the series has evolved from a street-racing action film into a global franchise spanning multiple sequels, international filming locations, merchandise partnerships, and large-scale ensemble casts.

Stephen Colbert’s run as host of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will conclude on May 21 after CBS announced plans to end the long-running late-night program following nearly 10 years under the comedian and television host. The decision has prompted reactions from former host David Letterman and renewed attention on the future of late-night television as networks continue adjusting to changing audience habits and digital competition. CBS announced that production of The Late Show would continue through the spring television season before concluding on May 21. The network has not announced a replacement for the program’s longtime time slot or confirmed whether another traditional late-night talk show will take its place. Colbert became host of The Late Show in September 2015 after Letterman retired from the franchise. Since then, the comedian and television personality has led the program through major shifts in the entertainment industry, including the rise of streaming platforms, online video consumption, and social media-driven audience engagement. CBS Confirms the End of The Late Show The network said the cancellation followed broader programming decisions and changes affecting the television business. CBS did not publicly provide financial details connected to the decision, though traditional late-night television has faced