The trailer for "Need For Speed" is finally here. Aaron Paul, of "Breaking Bad" protagonist Jesse Pinkman fame, stars in his first leading role in a major Hollywood film. The epic 90-second teaser for the first "Need For Speed" movie by DreamWorks sets the tone.
"They took everything from me. I do not fear, for you are with me," said Aaron Paul's character in the trailer (below). "All those who defied me shall be ashamed and disgraced. Those who wage war against me shall perish. I will find strength, find guidance, and I will triumph."
"Need For Speed" centers around Tobey Marshall (Aaron Paul), a street racer that was framed by a business partner and then sent to prison. When Marshall is finally let out of prison, he enters an all-out New York-to-Los Angeles Cannonball Run to even the score.
"Need For Speed" will also star Michael Keaton (Batman), rapper Kid Cudi, Ramon Rodriguez (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen), Rami Malek (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2), and Harrison Gilbertson. Finally, the director of the highly anticipated "Need For Speed" film is Scott Waugh, best known for his movie "Act of Valor," as well as his role in stunt choreography for many movies including Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Spiderman, and Bad Boys II.
George Gatins, the executive producer of "She's Out of My League," is responsible for the screenplay. Gatins created the story for the "Need For Speed" film with his brother John, who also wrote "Coach Carter," Samuel L. Jackson, as well as "Real Steel," starring Hugh Jackman.
"Need For Speed" the movie hits theaters March 14, 2014. Be sure to watch the trailer here!
