Fast & Furious Star Daniela Melchior: What's Next After Fast X?

Actress Daniela Melchior, who portrays Isabel in Fast X, recently shared some insight into what the future may hold for her character. With the Fast and Furious franchise boasting a talented cast that has been expanded with the additions of Brie Larson, Alan Ritchson, Jason Momoa, and Melchior herself, her character Isabel is a street racer who crosses paths with Dom in Brazil and is later revealed to be the sister of Elsa Pataky's Elena, who met her end in The Fate of the Furious. Despite having limited screentime in Fast X, Isabel is the aunt of young Bryan and is therefore another member of Dom's expanding family.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Melchior revealed that Isabel's story arc might continue in the upcoming sequels, as there are loose ends that could be tied up, especially after the cliffhanger ending of Fast X. As Isabel is a member of the family, Melchior also inquired about her character's motivations and what she knew about her sister's death, which would help to add depth to her character and fit in with the franchise's overall theme. Additionally, there has been speculation about a female-led Fast and Furious spinoff, in which Isabel's character could potentially have a future. Check out Melchior's thoughts on Fast X and beyond below.

I posed those same questions to Vin, wondering if Isabel was aware that Cipher had killed Elena and whether she held Vin responsible. However, since the direction of the story beyond the tenth movie was uncertain, Vin suggested that we contemplate these questions without including them in the current film. Consequently, I decided to portray the guilt that Dom was feeling as a product of my own imagination. It remains unclear whether Isabel is even aware of Cipher's involvement. Vin did mention that he discussed the future of my character with Louis on a plane from Rome to Mexico, but unfortunately, they didn't divulge any details to me. Although I'm eager to learn more, I trust that they will handle it appropriately. (Laughs.)

Daniela Melchior's Fast & Furious Franchise Future

In Fast X, Melchior's Isabel is initially portrayed as an enigmatic figure, with her street racing skills and Dom's protective actions hinting at a deeper connection. As the plot unfolds, it is revealed that Isabel is Elena's sister, adding emotional weight to her character and tying her to the overarching narrative of the franchise. While the end of the Fast and Furious series was originally planned for the eleventh film, Diesel's suggestion of a twelfth installment suggests that characters like Isabel may have a role to play in the franchise's future. It remains to be seen what conflicts and challenges Isabel will face, but her potential involvement in Dom and young Bryan's lives could prove significant.

The upcoming female-led spinoff movie of the Fast and Furious franchise has been teased, and it appears that Isabel would be an ideal addition to the cast. The introduction of a character with strong family connections at this point in the series suggests that the filmmakers are looking to create a well-rounded team of women from the franchise, possibly featuring the return of Gal Gadot and even Charlize Theron's Cipher as the antagonist, given her past actions. As plans for the future of the Fast and Furious franchise continue to develop, more information will be shared.