Jason Statham, Dwayne Johnson & Idris Elba Discuss Their 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw' Characters

Dwayne Johnson, Idris Elba and Jason Statham are on the cover of the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, out on newsstands on June 28.

Here’s what the Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw stars had to say…

Jason Statham, on his character Shaw: “I think Shaw was sort of misunderstood when he first came on to the screen in the early Fast & Furiouses, and as we start to unravel what he’s all about, we come to understand that he really isn’t a villain. But you don’t need to get on the wrong side of him. He’s very resourceful, and he’s quite an intense character.”

Dwayne Johnson, on his character Hobbs: “The other movies were great, and I loved creating the character of Hobbs. Eventually, for me personally, I needed more juice. I needed to sink my teeth into something that allowed the character to grow and expand and showcase more layers.”

Idris Elba, on his character Brixton: “I’ve been a fan of the Fast & Furious franchise, as is everyone. It’s sort of the ultimate escapism. And I love cars. I’m a bit of a motorhead. And then, of course, I get to play this really complex bad guy. You kind of almost want to like him, but he’s on the wrong side of the law all the time. For me, the most complex [character] to play is someone that’s hideous and violent but has qualities that make you go, ‘Oh! He could be a nice guy if only he wouldn’t shoot so many people!’”

For more from Jason, Dwayne and Idris, head to EW.com.