Michelle Rodriguez threatens to quit Fast and Furious

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Michelle Rodriguez threatened to leave the Fast & Furious movies because of the franchise's treatment of women.

The 38-year-old actress posted a snap on Instagram to pay tribute to the digital release of the last film in the franchise.

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And she captioned the pic: "I hope they decide to show some love to the women of the franchise on the next one. Or I just might have to say goodbye to a loved franchise."

"It's been a good ride and I'm grateful for the opportunity the fans and studio have provided over the years...One Love," she added.

Fans were quick to respond as one wrote on Michelle's snap: "Don't leave! We need girl power in fast 9!

"Letty represents that! Also that she's part of the family! Without you and Letty there's no Fast and Furious! Please Michelle don't go!"

Michelle has played Letty - the sweetheart to Vin Diesel's character Dominic - in five out of the eight films.

The latest film The Fate Of The Furious did bring another female character to center stage with Charlize Theron as Cipher. However, the character was a villain hell bent on destroying humanity.

And Elsa Pataky's Elena Nives character - involved in four of the movies - was shot from behind in the head.

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Meanwhile, Letty and Ramsay, played by Nathalie Emmanuel, were given significantly smaller roles to make room for Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham.

To add fuel to Michelle's fire, Jordana Brewster's character, Mia, was in four films and cut after the real life death of Paul Walker.

The next two installments have already been announced as Fast and Furious 9 will open April 19,2019, with Fast and Furious 10 coming April 2, 2021.

For now, Michelle is scheduled to appear in those films.