Need for Speed Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

The story chronicles a near-impossible cross-country race against time—one that begins as a mission for revenge, but proves to be one of redemption. In a last attempt to save his struggling garage, blue-collar mechanic Tobey Marshall (Aaron Paul)—who with his team skillfully builds and races muscle cars on the side—reluctantly partners with wealthy, arrogant ex-NASCAR driver Dino Brewster (Dominic Cooper). Just as a major sale to car broker Julia Bonet (Imogen Poots) looks like it will save the business, a disastrous, unsanctioned race results in Dino framing Tobey for manslaughter.

Two years later and fresh out of prison, Tobey is set on revenge with plans to take down Dino in the high-stakes De Leon race—the Super Bowl of underground racing. To get there in time, Tobey must run a high-octane, action-packed gauntlet, dodging cops coast-to-coast and dealing with fallout from a dangerous bounty Dino put on his car. With his loyal crew and the surprisingly resourceful Julia as allies, Tobey defies odds at every turn and proves that even in the flashy world of exotic supercars, the underdog can still finish first.

Cited as official plot version from DreamWorksStudios.com

Action Adventure Thriller Based on Game

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Need for Speed.

• 
  Aaron Paul

  ... Tobey Marshall

  Ash, Exodus: Gods and Kings

• 
  Imogen Poots

  That Awkward Moment, Green Room

• 
  Dominic Cooper

  ... Dino

  Stratton, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!

• 
  Scott Mescudi

  Silent Night, Bill & Ted Face The Music

• R
  Ramon Rodriguez

  G20, The One and Only Ivan

• H
  Harrison Gilbertson

  Upgrade, Deliver Me from Nowhere

• 
  Rami Malek

  The Amateur , The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1

• 
  Michael Keaton

  What Is Life Worth, Goodrich

• 
  Dakota Johnson

  Beastly, The Five-Year Engagement

• H
  Han Soto

  Don't Look Back

• K
  Kid Cudi

  Silent Night, X

Crew Behind the Film

The Need for Speed behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Scott Waugh last directed The Expendables 4 and Expend4bles.

Director

Scott Waugh

Screenwriter

George Gatins

Producers

John Gatins
Mark Sourian

Production Details

What we know about the Need for Speed movie production.

Key Facts

• DreamWorks has said the movie will be "rooted in the tradition of the great car-culture films of the '70s while being extremely faithful to the spirit of the video game franchise."
• Fright Night actress Imogen Poots will play a savvy exotic car dealer who connects the wealthy with high-end supercars.
• Based on the Electronic Arts video game of the same name.

Production Updates for Need for Speed

Jan 2014

Completed

Changed Need for Speed movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Filming the movie as of April 5, 2013.

Jun 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Has a target production start date of Spring 2013 for a 2014 release.

Apr 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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