"Fast X Director Reveals Behind-The-Scenes Secrets and Feuds"
Louis Leterrier, the director of Fast X, reveals that the decision to kill off Jakob (played by John Cena) in a heroic way was his idea. Leterrier had to convince Cena that it was the right decision for the character and the story. Cena's sacrifice was meant to give the ultimate gift to his brother, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel), to save his son. The director believes that Cena's understanding of the character's arc changed his performance.