Where Are They Now: The Cast of 2 Fast 2 Furious

A look at the crew who was geared for action.

2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) - In this second installment of The Fast and the Furious film franchise, Singleton tried his hand at directing a major Hollywood action film. About a group of illegal car racers heading toward the race of their lives, the movie starred Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson and Eva Mendes.(Photo: Universal Pictures)

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2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) - The sequel to the action hit The Fast and The Furious, 2 Fast continued the high-octane mixture of illegal street racing and international crime... But this time, there was Black director, John Singleton, at the helm of this major Hollywood franchise. On the 10th anniversary of this action classic the sixth installment of the franchise is at the top of the box office. Click on to catch up with the cast that helped drive this film to the top of the box office.  (Photo: Universal Pictures)

Paul Walker - With the success of the Fast & Furious franchise, Paul Walker hit pay dirt, returning in '03 for 2 Fast 2 Furious  as former cop Brian O'Conner. The California-bred heartthrob has starred in other action hits like 2010's Takers, but he's most known for his O'Conner role which recently brought box office gold in Fast & Furious 6. Walker is currently filming part seven of the franchise.(Photo: Universal Pictures)

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Paul Walker - With the success of the Fast & Furious franchise, Paul Walker hit pay dirt, returning in '03 for 2 Fast 2 Furious  as former cop Brian O'Conner. The California-bred heartthrob has starred in other action hits like 2010's Takers, but he's most known for his O'Conner role which recently brought box office gold in Fast & Furious 6. Walker is currently filming part seven of the franchise.(Photo: Universal Pictures)

Tyrese Gibson - For this sequel, Tyrese Gibson returned as Roman Pearce. Since then, the former singing Coca-Cola pitchman and R&B crooner has become a Hollywood action star. Along with landing the Fast & Furious chronicles (cha-ching!) Tyrese landed a secure role in the Transformer franchise. He's also become an author, publishing the best selling inspiratiopnal books How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Manology, which he co-authored with Rev Run.   (Photo: Eli Reed/Universal Pictures)

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Tyrese Gibson - For this sequel, Tyrese Gibson returned as Roman Pearce. Since then, the former singing Coca-Cola pitchman and R&B crooner has become a Hollywood action star. Along with landing the Fast & Furious chronicles (cha-ching!) Tyrese landed a secure role in the Transformer franchise. He's also become an author, publishing the best selling inspiratiopnal books How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Manology, which he co-authored with Rev Run.  (Photo: Eli Reed/Universal Pictures)

Eva Mendes - The role of Monica Fuentes went to Eva Mendes, who found stardom acting in the Oscar-winning film Training Day. The Latina actress has gained a solid foothold in Hollywood, starring in hit films like Ghost Rider and The Place Behind the Pines. Mendes is currently filming the fantasy thriller How to Catch a Monster.   (Photo: Eli Reed/Universal Pictures)

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Eva Mendes - The role of Monica Fuentes went to Eva Mendes, who found stardom acting in the Oscar-winning film Training Day. The Latina actress has gained a solid foothold in Hollywood, starring in hit films like Ghost Rider and The Place Behind the Pines. Mendes is currently filming the fantasy thriller How to Catch a Monster.  (Photo: Eli Reed/Universal Pictures)

Cole Hauser - Cole Hauser was cast as the ruthless drug lord Carter Verone. Hauser has made a career of playing evil characters like the racist neo-nazi in Higher Learning or the racist prisoner of war in Hart's War. The California-born thespian will star in the upcoming action crime drama Dead Drop.  (Photo: Eli Reed/Universal Pictures)

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Cole Hauser - Cole Hauser was cast as the ruthless drug lord Carter Verone. Hauser has made a career of playing evil characters like the racist neo-nazi in Higher Learning or the racist prisoner of war in Hart's War. The California-born thespian will star in the upcoming action crime drama Dead Drop. (Photo: Eli Reed/Universal Pictures)

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Ludacris - The character of ex-street racer Tej was played by Grammy-winning rap music veteran Ludacris. Following his role in 2 Fast, the wordsmith landed in two Oscar-winning films, Hustle & Flow and Crash. He also released several gold and platinum LPs, including Release Therapy. And he's starred in Fast Five and Fast & Furious 6.(Photo: Eli Reed/Universal Pictures)

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Ludacris - The character of ex-street racer Tej was played by Grammy-winning rap music veteran Ludacris. Following his role in 2 Fast, the wordsmith landed in two Oscar-winning films, Hustle & Flow and Crash. He also released several gold and platinum LPs, including Release Therapy. And he's starred in Fast Five and Fast & Furious 6.(Photo: Eli Reed/Universal Pictures)

Devon Aoki - Eurasian model Devon Aoki played the part of female racer Suki. The daughter of restaurant magnate Rocki Aoki and jewelry designer Pamela Hilburger, Devon didn't make a splash in Hollywood as an actress, only landing six minor roles in films like Sin City. She's known more for her modeling work in ads for companies like Lancome and Chanel. (Photo: Eli Reed/Universal Pictures)

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Devon Aoki - Eurasian model Devon Aoki played the part of female racer Suki. The daughter of restaurant magnate Rocki Aoki and jewelry designer Pamela Hilburger, Devon didn't make a splash in Hollywood as an actress, only landing six minor roles in films like Sin City. She's known more for her modeling work in ads for companies like Lancome and Chanel. (Photo: Eli Reed/Universal Pictures)

Amaury Nolasco - Playing street racer Orange Julius was Amaury Nolasco. The Puerto Rico-Born actor has found steady work in film and TV, his biggest role being on the hit TV drama Prison Break. He's also starred in the series Chase and Southland. Recently, he completed filming the upcoming drama Small Time.   (Photo: Universal Pictures)

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Amaury Nolasco - Playing street racer Orange Julius was Amaury Nolasco. The Puerto Rico-Born actor has found steady work in film and TV, his biggest role being on the hit TV drama Prison Break. He's also starred in the series Chase and Southland. Recently, he completed filming the upcoming drama Small Time.  (Photo: Universal Pictures)

Michael Ealy - Michael Ealy played the character of street racer Slap Jack. Following his breakthrough role in Their Eyes Were Wathcing God, Ealy has gone on to become one of Hollywood's most noteworthy actors.  On the small screen he's won acclaim for roles on hit series like Sleeper Cell and The Good Wife. Last summer, he charmed audiences in the suprise smash comedy Think Like a Man. Next up, Ealy will star in the upcoming remake of the humorous classic About Last Night.    (Photo: Universal Pictures)

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Michael Ealy - Michael Ealy played the character of street racer Slap Jack. Following his breakthrough role in Their Eyes Were Wathcing God, Ealy has gone on to become one of Hollywood's most noteworthy actors.  On the small screen he's won acclaim for roles on hit series like Sleeper Cell and The Good Wife. Last summer, he charmed audiences in the suprise smash comedy Think Like a Man. Next up, Ealy will star in the upcoming remake of the humorous classic About Last Night.   (Photo: Universal Pictures)

John Singleton - The Oscar-nominated director helmedthree projects following 2 Fast, including Four Brothers  (2005) and Abduction (2011). In 2011, Singleton sued Paramount studios, accusing them of reneging on a promise to back two films as part of a 2005 deal for the breakout hit Hustle & Flow, which he produced.  Nonetheless, Singleton is still one of the most celebrated directors of our time.   (Photo: Eli Reed/Universal Pictures)

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John Singleton - The Oscar-nominated director helmedthree projects following 2 Fast, including Four Brothers  (2005) and Abduction (2011). In 2011, Singleton sued Paramount studios, accusing them of reneging on a promise to back two films as part of a 2005 deal for the breakout hit Hustle & Flow, which he produced.  Nonetheless, Singleton is still one of the most celebrated directors of our time.   (Photo: Eli Reed/Universal Pictures)