Abstract
This chapter considers how the on-screen and off-screen presentations influence the ‘reading’ of the bromance between Paul Walker (Brian O’Connor) and Vin Diesel (Dominic Toretto). This particular bromance is created, like many other contemporary celebrity bromances, as a result of character dynamics emerging from the Fast & Furious franchise and is utilised for promotion. Indeed, creating synergies between stars in ensemble casts has become what scholar Peter Gutiérrez (2015: 39) argues is a feature of action films. In this sense, the authenticity of the bromance is already questionable, as there is an ever-present framework of advertising.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Full-throttle franchise |
Subtitle of host publication | the culture, business and politics of fast |
Editors | Joshua Gulam, Fraser Elliott, Sarah Feinstein |
Place of Publication | New York |
Publisher | Bloomsbury |
Chapter | 9 |
Pages | 175-193 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781501378904 |
Publication status | Published - 9 Feb 2023 |