(Cover) - EN Movies - Vin Diesel will start shooting Riddick this summer.

The movie will be a sequel to 2004's The Chronicles of Riddick, about a criminal who has to fight to save humankind. Vin has long talked about another movie, insisting he'd love to be involved in a new instalment.

He has now taken to his Facebook page to hint work will start sooner than expected.

"D T [David Twohy ] the writer/director just landed in New York with the good news. We can start filming this summer. However, there is a catch... in order for us to make a true R rated film, I must work for scale upfront," he explained.

"Money is always second to art, integrity and spirit... but the real issue is deeper. Can I suspend my life, to momentarily venture to that dark place... called Riddick."

Vin then asked his Facebook fans for their advice, and was deluged with responses.

It seemed hearing from other people helped the star decide the time is right for a new movie, as he later announced he was heading for script discussions.

"I have read so many interesting and intelligent responses to today's post. You all have such great insight Thank you again for taking the time to weigh in," he wrote. "P.s. I am off to another meeting with David, the director of Riddick to see concept art and discuss the potential schedule (sic)." (C) Cover Media