Vin Diesel releases first picture of Fast and Furious 8'

Los Angeles: Action star Vin Diesel teased fans with the first picture of the upcoming 'Fast and Furious 8'.

The 48-year-old actor took to Instagram to share the image showing the the bird-eye view of New York City, reported Aceshowbiz.

The photo also features New York’s skyscrapers including the famous Empire State Building.

'New Roads Ahead', the image read.

In 'Furious 8', Diesel will return in the lead role. He will be joined by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Ludacris and Tyrese Gibson, with Jason Statham and Kurt Russell expected to return.

F. Gary Gray will helm the movie scheduled to hit theaters on April 14, 2017.