27 Jun 2021

New Zealand Fast & Furious 9 star: 'None of this feels real'

From Sunday Morning, 10:25 am on 27 June 2021

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Christchurch actor Vinnie Bennett landed the role of a lifetime to star as a young Dominic Toretto in the ninth edition of the blockbuster Fast & Furious franchise, which premiered in theatres across New Zealand last month and had the highest-grossing opening weekend of any movie in the country over the past 18 months. The 28-year-old is currently in LA after attending the official premiere and joins us to discuss the film and his life after the whirlwind experience.

New Zealand actor Vinnie Bennett at the premiere of Fast and Furious 9.

New Zealand actor Vinnie Bennett at the premiere of Fast and Furious 9. Photo: Supplied/Vinnie Bennett