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)
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)
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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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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