It’s no walk in the park for the action hero as he grinds away on his latest project in stunning Brazil. Vin Diesel is currently shooting the fifth chapter of the massively popular Fast and the Furious series, titled Fast Five, down in South America.

Vin Diesel and Ludacris were spotted enjoying their time on Ipanema Beach in Brazil, where they seem to be settling in well with the locals. Despite being there for three days, the cast and crew have yet to start filming and seem to be spending most of their time relaxing on the sandy shores. Diesel, however, spent his day soaking up the sun, chatting with fans, and taking photos with his co-star. It’s not a bad gig if you can get it!

Vin Diesel was spotted enjoying a day at the beach, where he appeared to be building sandcastles and soaking up some sun. Despite his busy schedule as a Hollywood star, Diesel was dressed to impress in a trendy ensemble consisting of long check shorts, white trainers, and a tight white vest that displayed his bulging biceps and toned arms. To complement his look, he accessorized with silver dog tags hanging from a long chain and a pair of large sunglasses. Meanwhile, Ludacris seemed more suited for the streets with his choice of attire, donning a long T-shirt and jeans on the sandy shores.

The celebrity brought a blend of East and West Coast vibes to South America, showcasing his attitude and style. However, all the leisurely activities seemed to tire Diesel out, prompting him to take a break and hop on a bike for a ride along the beach. Despite only spending a few days in Rio, the actor appeared to fit in well with the locals, engaging in conversations with everyone. He even took a moment to offer some workout advice to a man exercising on the beach. It’s clear that Vin Diesel has some knowledge when it comes to maintaining a fit physique.

The shooting schedule for Fast Five appears to be quite relaxed, as the main stars are frequently spotted lounging on the beach. Despite this laid-back atmosphere, actor Vin Diesel is constantly surrounded by fans who greet him wherever he goes. He takes the time to acknowledge and chat with each of them, even clasping hands with a fellow in questionable speedos. As night falls, Diesel’s large security detail becomes necessary as he navigates through the crowd of adoring fans. The star is flanked by five burly men who work to keep him safe.

Diesel decided to take a breather from his leisurely activities and hopped on a bicycle for a refreshing ride along the coast.

Diesel donned a fashionable pair of checkered long shorts and a snug white vest that suited the scorching Brazilian weather perfectly. A female admirer, sporting a skimpy bikini, appeared to invade his personal space, prompting Diesel’s security guards to quickly intervene. Paul Walker and Jordana Brewster, Diesel’s co-stars in the film Fast Five, also enjoyed the beautiful Brazilian coastline as they relaxed on the beach and soaked up some rays. Diesel portrays the character of Dominic Toretto once again in Fast Five.

Tips from a Pro: Vin Diesel generously shared his fitness knowledge with someone working out on the beach.

Diesel showed his appreciation for his enthusiastic fans, even greeting a tan supporter wearing questionable speedos. The film kicks off with Toretto’s release from prison by Brian Conner (played by Walker). Together, they flee the country and recruit a team of skilled drivers to take on a corrupt businessman (played by Joaquim de Almeida) who is after their lives. Meanwhile, they must evade capture by a determined federal agent (played by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson) as the movie will be filming in various locations including Brazil, Puerto Rico, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. Additionally, the film’s producer, Neal H Moritz, has revealed that a sixth movie is already in the works and will be shot back to back with this one. As the cast travels to sunnier destinations, we can only hope that they packed enough sunscreen to avoid any sunburns.

Posse: Fortunately, Vin Diesel had his entourage of tough-looking bodyguards accompanying him during his stroll on the streets later in the day.

It was almost a bit too much to handle: A dedicated fan of Diesel had to be held back by two of his five bodyguards after she showed up in a revealing bikini.