2 Fast 2 Furious is the exciting sequel to the Summer 2001 box office sensation about the super-charged world of street racing. Paul Walker returns as former cop Brian O”Conner, who teams up with his ex-con pal Roan Pearce (Tyrese) to transport a shipment of “dirty” money for shady Miami-based import-export dealer Carter Verone (Cole Hauser), while actually working with undercover agent Monica Fuentes Eva Mendes) to bring Verone down. Ludacris, James Remar and Devon Aoki round out the culturally diverse cast.
Tyrese is partnered with Walker, the only original cast member of The Fast and The Furious. “To get the two of us together on camera is a great combination because we are from two different worlds, but yet we’re perfect together. I think it’s a great balance. Paul is really open-minded and I have the utmost respect for him.”
“My character, Roman Pearce, is from Barstow, California and that’s also where Brian O’Conner is from. We grew up together and participated in criminal activities. O’Conner decided to become a cop and he ended up being part of the Miami P.D. I couldn’t continue to be associated with a cop. If I committed a crime around him, he would have no choice but to turn me in. So I turned my back on him. However, when O’Conner is assigned to a money laundering case, he needs an inconspicuous partner, so he comes back to Barstow to get me. We end up fighting crime together and we get the job done.”
Tyrese is a true car enthusiast and filming 2 Fast 2 Furious was a career highlight. The owner of 27 cars by the age of 23, he has now gained a new respect for vintage cars. “I hadn’t been really into old school cars, but on the set I was able to get in them and tamper with them a little bit. I can definitely see one parked in my driveway. I also can see why those cars are so respected. You know, you’ve got the modern, new stuff and then you’ve got the classics. There is nothing you can do to the new cars to give them the feel of a classic.”
During filming Tyrese was drove a Spider that he had the luxury of having customized to his specifications, which included a special paint job, gray suede interior and Lauren Hart BR-5 chrome 20inch rims. “I think the Spider is definitely one of the hottest cars in the film. It’s pretty special having a customized car.”
Born and raised in Watts, California, Tyrese discovered his love of music at an early age and released his self -titled debut album at 19. In January 2000 he received an American Music Award for “Favorite New Artist.” He recently signed with J Records and released his third album “I Wanna Go There.”
In addition to his zest for music, he has also found success in the acting and modeling worlds, having appeared in several commercials and television series, as well as his exclusive contract with Guess?
Although his work in three different industries keeps him pretty busy, Tyrese still finds time to give back to the community. Dedicated community activist, he assists inner city youth at every opportunity – making appearances and participating in charitable events – hoping that his success and can-do attitude will give others in his generation the inspiration to follow their dreams. Additionally, Tyrese has his own annual charity event “Watts Day” where he has numerous notable artists perform for the city of Watts, the community in which he was raised.
2 Fast 2 Furious is directed by John Singleton (Boyz N The Hood, Baby Boy) and produced by Neal Moritz (The Fast and the Furious, Sweet Home Alabama).
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