Leon is one of my favorite characters in the Fast and Furious franchise. "Who?" is the most common response among casual fans when I mention this. Leon was only in the first movie and according to a recent interview (
link) with the actor who played him, Johnny Strong, he's probably not coming back.
And you know what? I'm glad.
Johnny Strong as Leon in The Fast and the Furious (2001)
I love Leon. I love Johnny. Hell, I loved everyone in the first movie. But I'm glad Leon isn't coming back, because the Fast and Furious series has developed an infuriating pattern. If you're not a bald headliner,...
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