Vin Diesel Says His Son Convinced Him to Play Comic Book Super Soldier ‘Bloodshot’

Bloodshot” might not be an entry in “The Fast and the Furious” series, but friends and family were still the major themes at the premiere of Vin Diesel’s Valiant Comics adaptation at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood on Tuesday night.

In fact, the star revealed that he wouldn’t even be playing the titular super soldier Ray Garrison were it not for his son’s encouragement.“My kid did it,” Diesel told Variety on the event’s black carpet.

“This is the second time.

… The only two pre-existing characters I’ve ever played — and those of you who know my work, know it’s Groot [in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’] and Bloodshot.

Both of them, in some way, I can attribute to my son.”Diesel then quickly dashed away to greet his co-stars for group photos.

“I would’ve dressed up!” he shouted to the group, as he complimented

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