Hattie Shaw

Do-Gooder
Full Name	Harriet Shaw
Alias(es)	Hatts Hattie Sarah Atkins
Origin	Hobbs & Shaw
Occupation	MI6 agent
Powers / Skills	High intelligence Exceptional strength Master martial artist Weaponry expertise Gunmanship Marksmanship
Hobby	Fighting Protecting innocent lives Drinking Spending quality time with her family
Goals	To defeat Brixton Lore and clear her name (succeeded). To seize the Snowflake from Eteon (succeeded).
Family	Magdalene Shaw (mother) Unnamed father (deceased) Deckard Shaw (older brother) Owen Shaw (older brother) Unnamed ex-sister in law
Friends / Allies	Lucas "Luke" Hobbs (Best Friend/Love Intrest) Professor Andreiko Jonah Hobbs Sefina Hobbs
Enemies	Eteon Brixton Lore
Type of Hero	Special Agent

“	(Deckard: We're in serious trouble.) That's an understatement.	„
	~ Hattie to Deckard.

“	It's never over till I say it's over.	„
	~ Hattie to Deckard

Harriet "Hattie" Shaw is the tritagonist of the spin-off Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.

She is an MI6 agent and the younger sister of Deckard and Owen Shaw.

After being sent on a mission to secure The Snowflake, a pathogen created by Eteon that is capable of eliminating half of humanity, she is forced to inject herself with the virus after Eteon's super soldier, Brixton Lore, murders her fellow agents.

Hattie is portrayed by Meesha Garbett as a kid and by Vanessa Kirby, who also portrayed Princess Margaret in the first two seasons of The Crown, Alanna Mitsopolis/The White Widow in the Mission Impossible film series and will portray Invisible Woman in The Fantastic Four.

Biography

Early Life

Hattie Shaw is the youngest of Magdalene Shaw's three children. Growing up in the United Kingdom with her two older brothers, Deckard and Owen, the three would often create simulations of grifts or heists, dubbing the maneuvers with names synonymous to pop culture. The three Shaw siblings all enlisted in military service when they were of age, with Deckard and Hattie joining MI6. Hattie was much closer to her brother Deckard than Owen, and was devastated when she had heard that Deckard had betrayed his team and had gone rogue. After discovering that her mother and Owen had turned to a life of crime as well, Hattie cut all ties to her family, devoting her time to being a loyal, law-abiding agent.

Hobbs & Shaw

Injecting The Snowflake

Hattie begins the mission

Hattie was part of an MI6 field team assigned to stop a convoy carrying The Snowflake, a virus capable of eradicating half of the global population, as well as the mercenaries protecting it. During the skirmish, Hattie successfully secured the virus, only to find their mission impended by Brixton Lore, a super soldier created by Eteon, a terrorist organization that had created The Snowflake. As Brixton assassinated the other agents, Hattie took the opportunity to escape from the facility, although not before injecting herself with the virus. Using one of the agent's radios to impersonate him, Brixton informs MI6 that Hattie attacked the other agents before fleeing with the virus, causing Hattie to become a fugitive.

Apprehended by Luke Hobbs

Hattie goes incognito

Following MI6's decision to issue a kill order on Hattie, the Central Intelligence Agency enlisted Luke Hobbs and Deckard with locating Hattie and securing the virus. Realizing that Hattie was not spotted by one of London's many security cameras, Hobbs intercepted Hattie on one of the few blind spots, where the pair fought. Both Hobbs and Hattie showed restraint during their fight before Hobbs defeated her and brought her into custody at a CIA black site in the city.

Hattie attacks a CIA agent

Hobbs attempted to interrogate her regarding the virus, notifying her that he believed that she had not killed her fellow agents. However, Hattie refused to speak with him, deducing that he was not a CIA agent as he lacked the physicality or subtlety, regarding him as a brute soldier rather than an agent. As Hobbs left the room, Hattie attacked the CIA agent guarding the room, forcing Hobbs to intervene.

Attack on the CIA Black Site

Hattie attacks an Eteon soldier

As Hobbs pulled a gun on Hattie, Deckard infiltrated the building, holding Hobbs at gunpoint and ordering him to lower his weapon. As the duo argued, the building was attacked by Eteon. Brixton subsequently kidnapped Hattie and jumped out the window, running down the building, although Hattie managed to attack Brixton and free herself. Brixton prepared to retaliate, only for Hobbs, who had jumped out of the building as well, to crash into him. Hattie then fought and killed the remaining Eteon soldiers, along with her brother, before the trio escaped Brixton and the other soldiers in Deckard's McLaren 720S.

New Plan

The trio discover that they are wanted

Upon successfully escaping Brixton's pursuit, Hattie informed Hobbs and Deckard that she had injected herself with The Snowflake and therefore only had less than two days left to live. Hobbs revealed that he had footage of someone who might be able to remove the virus, and upon showing the image to Deckard, discovered that the man, Professor Andreiko, was purchasing a newspaper found only in one area. Upon interrogating Andreiko, Hattie discovered that Andreiko had developed The Snowflake as a vaccine to aid humanity before Eteon had reprogrammed it to eliminate humans they had deemed weak, and that they had only two choices: either Hattie had to be killed with her body burnt without recognition, or they would have to use an extracting machine at Eteon's heavily guarded headquarters, with the trio choosing the latter option.

Hattie meets Madam M

The group retired to Deckard's place of residence to gather their thoughts. Using his skills to alter their biometric facial and fingerprint scans, Deckard ensured that they could travel to Moscow to meet a contact of his, Madam M. Realizing that the headquarters was too defensive to mount a full-scale assault, the group formed a plan in which Madam M would deliver Hattie to Brixton at Eteon's front door, thereby ensuring Hattie would be brought to the extracting machine.

Infiltration of Eteon Headquarters

Hattie escapes from her restraints

Hattie was brought by Brixton to the machine, where she spat in his face, asking him about the blood money he earned. Brixton found her accusations insulting, informing her that Eteon committed crimes and other dirty work for the welfare of humanity. As Hattie was strapped into the machine, she was reunited with Professor Andreiko, whom Brixton kidnapped and brought back to Eteon Headquarters in order to extract the virus from Hattie. Using her necklace and a pin, Hattie freed herself from her restraints and knocked out the soldiers surrounding her. As she and Andreiko fled the facility with the extracting machine, Hattie noticed that Deckard and Hobbs had been apprehended and were being tortured. Hattie overheard Brixton revealing that Deckard did not betray his team during his days at MI6 and that the story she had heard was fabricated. Horrified that she had cut ties with her favorite sibling over a lie, Hattie infiltrated the room and held Brixton at gunpoint, only to discover that Eteon's guns required fingerprint activation.

Hattie escapes from Eteon Headquarters

Before Brixton could subdue Hattie, Andreiko stormed into the room using a flamethrower to burn Brixton before incinerating and killing the surrounding soldiers. Deckard and Hobbs escaped from their restraints and, along with Hattie, attempted to escape Eteon's headquarters with the virus extracting machine, only to be pursued by Brixton. As Deckard and Hobbs had placed an explosive timer within the building, the headquarters began to self-destruct, causing tons of rubble to fall on them. As Brixton dueled with Deckard on the back of their truck, Hobbs commanded Hattie to drive the truck while he aided Deckard. Despite the duo not strong enough to defeat Brixton, the ensuing rubble fell on him and the vehicle; while Brixton survived along with Hattie, Deckard and Hobbs, the machine required to extract the virus was damaged during the chaos.

Extracting The Snowflake

Hattie considers her death

As the trio got to a safe location, Hattie implored to Deckard that she should be killed and her body incinerated to prevent The Snowflake's dispersal, much to her brother's vehement protests. As Deckard spoke about family and its importance, Hobbs glanced at a family photo of him and one of his brothers back home in Samoa, and informed the Shaws that they could go there as his brother Jonah was one of the best mechanics he knew, capable of fixing the machine.

Hattie and Deckard Shaw in Samoa

However, Hobbs was not initially welcome back home in Samoa, prompting Hobbs to implore to his family that they needed to put their past aside since Eteon was capable of killing half of the planet's population. After being goaded by the Hobbs matriarch, Sefina, the Hobbs family began to aid the Shaws. In the interim, Hattie received a fresh pair of clothes and began to drink while watching the sunset, believing that it may be her last chance to do so. While immersing herself in her thoughts, she was joined by Hobbs, to whom she divulged that she regretted losing her ties to Deckard. As Hobbs proposed that, in the event they survived the incoming onslaught, they should subsequently make amends and repair their familial bonds, Hattie responded by suddenly kissing Hobbs, although she quickly dismissed it as being a way to seal the deal as opposed to a romantic notion. Hattie also spoke with Deckard, apologizing for abandoning him and believing the lies. Later that evening, Hattie sat on a table as Jonah fixed the machine; however, as he began the extraction process, the group was alerted to Eteon's approach, triggering the battle.

Battle of Samoa

Hattie fighting alongside her brother

As the extraction process took thirty minutes, Hattie sat out most of the battle, although she was forced to join when she was attacked by Eteon soldiers. While she succeeded in disarming a number of the soldiers, she was soon apprehended by super soldier Brixton Lore, who kidnapped her and brought her to his helicopter, forcing Deckard Shaw, Luke Hobbs and the remaining Hobbs family from tying their trucks to the helicopter to prevent the helicopter from taking off and causing it to crash. Hattie survived the crash, along with Brixton and one of the soldiers. Brixton ordered the lone soldier to empty his gun into Hattie's heart once she had successfully expelled The Snowflake, and left to subdue Hobbs and Deckard. With only a few seconds left on the timer, Hattie disabled the soldier, rendering him unconscious, before stealing his gun. Hattie then recovered the vial containing the virus and rejoined Deckard and Hobbs, witnessing Brixton's death, immediately after which she heard the leader of Eteon, speaking through an anonymous voice filter, announcing that their fight was not over yet.

Family Reunion

In the battle's aftermath, Hattie and Deckard returned to London, where the duo went to visit their mother Magdalene in prison. After presenting their mother with a birthday cake containing a nail file inside of it, Hattie aided Deckard in liberating their mother from her incarceration.

Characteristics

Personality

Hattie possesses a fierce, cool and collected personality, possessing a mindset to see a mission to its end and not showing signs of distress during escalating situations. Hattie was initially loyal to the law and her country, having disowned her family due to their decision to turn rogue and become criminals. Hattie is also impulsive, having quickly absorbed The Snowflake virus into her system after realizing she could, despite not being sure of its effects on her or her surroundings. However, despite this, Hattie was willing to die and have her body burnt without recognition as it was the simplest way of preventing Eteon from obtaining and dispersing the virus. She showed no signs of fear or panic while being kidnapped and walked down the side of a skyscraper, or while falling out of a helicopter.

Despite this, Hattie had a soft side for her brother, and immediately forgave his criminal actions after discovering that he was initially framed and did not turn against his country. Despite initially being law-abiding, she joined Deckard in forcefully breaking their mother out of prison. Hattie also did not wish to kill, unlike her brother, Luke Hobbs or other federal agents, instead choosing to render them unconscious.

Abilities

“	And despite the fact that girl sleeping right there is related to you, she's still one of the toughest, baddest, most capable women I've ever encountered in my entire life.	„
	~ Luke Hobbs to Deckard Shaw

• Master Combatant: Hattie was an extremely proficient combatant, fighting and defeating a handful of Eteon soldiers easily. She was also able to go up against the extremely proficient DSS agent Luke Hobbs when they were both restraining themselves not to kill before being eventually bested.

Trivia

• Despite flashback scenes of Hobbs & Shaw depicting Hattie and Deckard to be around the same age and growing up together as children, Deckard was born in 1973, with his actor Jason Statham being born in 1967, whereas Hattie's actress Vanessa Kirby was born circa 1988, giving the pair a twenty-one year difference. Admittedly though, the actors' ages don't necessary match up to their characters's.
• It is unknown if on Fast X Hattie is being targeted by Dante Reyes.
• Hattie Shaw's abilities as a skilled combatant are highlighted throughout Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. She demonstrates remarkable physical prowess and tactical intelligence, which make her a formidable force in various situations:
  1. Master Combatant: Hattie is an expert in hand-to-hand combat, able to take down multiple Eteon soldiers with ease. Her speed, strength, and efficiency in a fight make her a significant threat to anyone who challenges her. This mastery in combat allows her to hold her own against highly trained adversaries.
  2. Skilled in Martial Arts: Hattie's combat style appears to incorporate various martial arts techniques. She’s able to move fluidly, delivering powerful strikes while maintaining control of the situation. Her proficiency is evident in how she quickly disables enemies and uses her environment to her advantage.
  3. Tactical Awareness: Hattie’s ability to think on her feet and adapt to changing situations is a major asset. She can assess and react to threats with strategic precision, often using her surroundings and her enemies' weaknesses against them. This keen tactical mind ensures that she stays ahead in dangerous confrontations.
  4. Strength and Agility: Hattie's physical strength allows her to overpower enemies, while her agility enables her to execute fluid, fast-paced moves during combat. She uses both attributes effectively in battle, allowing her to take on multiple opponents at once without being overwhelmed.
  5. Fighting Against Luke Hobbs: In a highly intense fight scene, Hattie goes up against Luke Hobbs, one of the best combatants in the Fast & Furious universe. Though they both refrain from using lethal force, Hattie holds her own against Hobbs, demonstrating her exceptional combat skills and physical capabilities. The fact that she can match a seasoned agent like Hobbs, even if restrained, speaks volumes about her combat expertise. Overall, Hattie Shaw’s abilities reflect her rigorous training and natural talent for combat. Her proficiency in hand-to-hand fighting, combined with her agility, strength, and tactical thinking, make her one of the most skilled characters in the Fast & Furious universe.
• Hattie Shaw, a character from Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, has a complex and layered personality that balances toughness with empathy:
  1. Fierce and Cool-Headed: Hattie demonstrates a remarkable level of calm and composure in high-stress situations. She is determined to see her missions through to the end, even in the face of danger. Whether she's dealing with life-threatening circumstances or engaging in intense action, Hattie maintains a cool and collected demeanor, often acting with precision.
  2. Loyal and Law-Abiding (Initially): Hattie's loyalty to her country and her sense of duty were evident before her family's criminal turn. She initially disowned them for choosing a life of crime and stood firmly by the law. Her strong sense of justice and commitment to the greater good guided her decisions, especially when she distanced herself from her family.
  3. Impulsive Yet Brave: Despite her composed nature, Hattie also has an impulsive streak, as seen when she quickly decided to absorb the Snowflake virus into her system without fully understanding the consequences. This decision demonstrated her willingness to take risks for the sake of a greater cause, even if it meant potentially compromising her safety. Her willingness to die and be incinerated to prevent the virus from falling into the wrong hands further emphasizes her courage and self-sacrificial nature.
  4. Fearless and Resilient: Throughout the film, Hattie shows incredible resilience and fearlessness. She faces dangerous situations—such as being kidnapped, walking along the side of a skyscraper, or falling from a helicopter—without showing signs of fear or panic. This fearlessness is a testament to her strength and mental fortitude.
  5. Soft Spot for Family: Despite her tough exterior, Hattie has a deep love and loyalty for her brother, Deckard Shaw. She forgives him swiftly when she learns that he was framed and did not betray his country. This willingness to understand and forgive her family highlights her compassion and the importance she places on relationships.
  6. Non-Lethal and Empathetic: Unlike other characters in the Fast & Furious universe, Hattie prefers to avoid killing. She chooses to render enemies unconscious rather than taking lethal action. This trait speaks to her moral compass and her desire to incapacitate rather than harm, showing a compassionate side that contrasts with the often brutal nature of those around her. Overall, Hattie's personality is a balance of strength, resolve, compassion, and loyalty. While she is fearless and capable of handling dangerous situations with grace, she also possesses a soft side when it comes to her family and her moral choices. Her character adds a nuanced layer to the Fast & Furious universe, portraying someone who can be both tough and compassionate.