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Which "Fast & Furious" star was spotted in Buckhead?

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By Jennifer Brett
June 21, 2016

"Fast & Furious" 8.0 has been filming in Atlanta - and Havana . Known simply as "Fast 8" with an April 2017 release date, it's reunited Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson and Ludacris.

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Some new folks join the fun this time, including Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren - and Scott Eastwood, who was spotted at the Club at Chops in Buckhead the other night.

Eastwood was previously in Atlanta on a promotional tour for "The Longest Ride," and was back again hanging out with his dad when Clint Eastwood was directing "Sully," starring Tom Hanks. 

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