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Vin Diesel Mocked for ‘Architects of Mythology’ Post With George Lucas

“Architects of mythology.” That’s how Vin Diesel captioned his recent Instagram post showing him walking with Star Wars creator George Lucas, phrasing that invited derision on social media.

Vin Diesel Mocked for ‘Architects of Mythology’ Post With George Lucas

Vin Diesel sparked controversy online after posting an Instagram photo with George Lucas at the latter's new museum. The actor captioned the image "Architects of mythology…", which left many puzzled. Was he suggesting that Diesel and Lucas are equals in their roles as creators of iconic mythologies, or simply highlighting the museum's aim to honor visual storytellers?

Either way, Diesel's phrasing invited ridicule from online commenters. Some noted the absurdity of the comparison, while others questioned whether Diesel's post showcases his notoriously inflated ego. Despite the criticism, Diesel remains a close friend of Oscar-winning actor Michael Caine, with whom he collaborated again on The Last Witch Hunter sequel.

Diesel is set to reprise his role as Dominic Toretto in Fast Forever, scheduled for release in March 2028. Meanwhile, Universal Studios has launched a new Fast & Furious theme park attraction to keep fans engaged until the movie's release.

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