More casting announcements have been announced during for a Los Angeles concert. Vin Diesel announced that Romeo Santos would be joining the cast of Fast 7. Diesel took the stage on Thursday to inform fans during Santons' sold out concert at the Staples Center.
Billboard reported that details of the role have not yet been announced.
The Internet exploded with the news that was shared on Santons Instagram account.
Jason Statham and Kurt Russell are among the newcomers that have been added to the cast. Members of the original cast will also be returning including; Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Lucas Black. The famous role that was played by Paul Walker will be completed with the helps of his brothers.
Deadline added that Santons is known in the music industry because of his many Grammy nominations, chart topping singles and that he was the former lead singer of the Bachata group Aventura.
Fast & Furious 7 is set to be released in theaters April 10, 2015.