Vin Diesel to Begin Filming 'xXx' Sequel

With "Fast & Furious" in his rear view mirror, Vin Diesel will revive his "xXx" character for more action.

The 48-year-old shared on Instagram Sunday that the "time to return has come" and that he will begin filming the "xXx" sequel in December in the Philippines.

Diesel starred as extreme sports athlete Xander Cage in the 2002 thriller opposite Samuel L. Jackson as an undercover agent for the NSA, utilizing his adrenaline-fueled skills like snowboarding, motoring and more.

The announcement comes after "Furious 7" proved to be a hit yet again for the action star, who began the franchise film in 2001, a year ahead of "xXx." In 2005, Ice Cube filled Diesel's shoes as the lead in the sequel.

According to Diesel's IMDB page, the working title for the forthcoming picture is "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage."