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Fast & Furious fans get first look at Charlize Theron’s new ‘Fast 8’ character

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The Fast & Furious franchise has wasted no time in showing off its high-profile new star, Charlize Theron. The official Twitter account today shared the first photo of the Oscar-winning actress in character, less than two months her casting was announced.

Related: Stream the Fast & Furious series online on Amazon Video

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Although the image shows Theron with an assortment of firearms, the combination of her ponytail, Metallica T-shirt, and a motorcycle jacket doesn’t quite scream “lethal.” There just isn’t the same outward intimidation factor as she gave off with her tough Mad Max: Fury Road character, Imperator Furiosa. However, appearances are bound to be deceiving as Theron takes on the latest villain role — and perhaps being underestimated will be to her advantage.

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“Our crew has faced former military, mercenaries & more. Now, they meet Cipher,” said the tweet that accompanied the photo.

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It’s not much information to go on, but the implication seems to be that Theron’s Cipher is just as threatening as any of the bad guys the Fast & Furious gang has faced to this point. And there have been some sinister ones. Jason Statham’s rogue assassin Deckard Shaw definitely comes to mind.

Theron will be joined in Fast 8 by returning stars Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, and Tyrese Gibson, among others. Together, they form a mighty ensemble, making the franchise as star-studded as it is action-packed. New additions over the years, such as Johnson and Statham, have kept things interesting, and Theron does the same.

Fast 8 is set to be directed by F. Gary Gray, whose work includes The Italian Job remake, which also featured Theron, fast cars, and high stakes. Fast 8 is slated for release on April 14, 2017.

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