If the first half of the film belongs to Brian, the soul of belongs to his childhood friend, Roman Pearce.
Verone is introduced in the first act not with a car, but with a cigar and a crocodile. His opening line—“I like the way they die”—sets a tone of menace that later films would eschew for humor. Part 1 sets up Verone as an untouchable kingpin who uses street racing as a front for money laundering. His operation is simple: drivers pick up suitcases of cash from various locations, drive them to a warehouse, and get paid. 2 fast 2 furious part 1