Fan CastingNeed for Speed: Most Wanted (2026)

In the high-stakes world of underground street racing, Jake Ryder, a talented racer, arrives in Rockport City with dreams of dominating its infamous racing scene. His prized possession—a heavily modified BMW M3 GTR—quickly makes him a target for the "Blacklist," a ruthless group of the city's top 15 racers. But Jake's ambitions take a devastating turn when Razor Callahan, the Blacklist's top racer, sabotages Jake's car during a pivotal race, causing him to lose the race, his car, and his freedom. Arrested by the relentless Sergeant Cross, Jake is released on a technicality but is left humiliated and carless. Determined to reclaim his car and take down Razor, Jake begins his climb up the Blacklist, racing and defeating each member one by one. With the help of his loyal friend Rog and mysterious ally Mia Townsend, Jake takes on increasingly dangerous challenges, culminating in a final showdown against Razor. Along the way, Jake must also evade Cross and his ever-tightening police net. The stakes are high, but for Jake, the road to redemption is paved with speed.