'I'm an old-school Hollywood guy who doesn’t want my private life out there': Vin Diesel on why he wants to maintain 'a sense of mystery' with his 100 million Facebook fans

By Simone Amelia For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 22:11 EST, 6 February 2017 | Updated: 22:11 EST, 6 February 2017

He's gearing up for the eighth installment of the Fast & Furious movie franchise.

And Vin Diesel has opened up about his Hollywood legacy, his devoted worldwide fanbase and remaining racially ambiguous in the new issue of Men's Health.

The 49-year-old describes maintaining a sense of mystery despite his staggering 130 million social media fans in the latest issue of the magazine, on-sale Monday.

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Tough guy: Vin Diesel has opened up about his Hollywood legacy, his devoted worldwide fanbase and remaining racially ambiguous in the new issue of Men's Health Australia

Tough guy: Vin Diesel has opened up about his Hollywood legacy, his devoted worldwide fanbase and remaining racially ambiguous in the new issue of Men's Health Australia

The movie star - along with singer Shakira and soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo - is one of only three people in the world with over 100 million fans on Facebook.

But despite his international popularity and the fact he runs his own accounts with consistent updates of his colourful life, the action hero remains a private individual. 

'The truth is I’m an old-school Hollywood guy – like Harrison Ford or George Clooney or even Brando – who doesn’t want my private life out there in certain ways,' he told the publication. 

Stud: One image in the high-fashion shoot shows the New York-born star situated on the warehouse's rooftop, in a stylish cream-coloured jacket with a black shirt underneath

Stud: One image in the high-fashion shoot shows the New York-born star situated on the warehouse's rooftop, in a stylish cream-coloured jacket with a black shirt underneath

'I think it’s better when people go to see my movies that there’s some sense of mystery about who I am. Maybe there’s a contradiction there; I’m still figuring it out,' he continued. 

The actor shot the spread at a south Los Angeles warehouse and posed for numerous captures with photographer Patrik Giardino.

He's seen playing an old wooden piano in one frame, flaunting his famous biceps in a black singlet top paired with black jeans.

Popular: The 49-year-old described maintaining a sense of mystery despite his staggering 130 million social media fans in the latest issue of Men's Health, on-sale Monday

Popular: The 49-year-old described maintaining a sense of mystery despite his staggering 130 million social media fans in the latest issue of Men's Health, on-sale Monday

Another image from the high fashion shoot show the California-born star situated on the warehouse's rooftop, in a stylish cream-coloured jacket with a black shirt underneath.

With over 30 movies under his belt, the Manhattan-raised former bouncer has been cast in a multitude of ethnic roles without ever revealing his own racial background.

'I’m proud of my background, and I don’t need to break it down so specifically,' he explained to the magazine.

Diverse: With over 30 movies under his belt, the Manhattan-raised former bouncer has been cast in a multitude of ethnic roles without ever revealing his own racial background

Diverse: With over 30 movies under his belt, the Manhattan-raised former bouncer has been cast in a multitude of ethnic roles without ever revealing his own racial background

The New York City-born actor stars in The Fate Of The Furious, which is released in Australia on April 14, alongside Charlize Theron, The Rock and returning cast mates.

He is already locked in for the ninth and 10th installments of the series, according to IMDb.

Before that, he will reprise his role of Groot in the sequel to Guardians Of The Galaxy, and produce and appear in the film adaptation of 70s police TV series Kojak.

For more on Vin Diesel, pick up the new issue of Men's Health

For more on Vin Diesel, pick up the new issue of Men's Health

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