Justin Lin resigns as “Fast X” director in just a few days of production

The tenth installment of the “Fast and Furious” series ran into a big problem.

In a statement posted on the franchise’s official Twitter account, Justin Lin announced that he would resign as director of “Fast X” just days after production began.

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“With Universal’s support, I made the difficult decision to resign as FASTX director while leaving the project as a producer,” he said.

“We’ve been able to shoot the best actors, the best stunts, and the best car chase in more than 10 years and five films,” continued Lin. “Personally, as a child of Asian immigrants, I’m proud to help build the most diverse franchise in film history. Great cast, crew, studio support and welcoming me to the FAST family. Thank you forever for what you did. “

according to deadlineLin’s decision is due to creative differences, but the farewell seems to be friendly.

Production has been suspended as executives and producers are looking for a new director, and the May 19, 2023 release date of the film is not expected to be affected.

Lin participated in the franchise with the third entry, “Fast and Furious X Tokyo Drift,” which introduced the popular character Han played by Sung Kang. He directed the 4th, 5th and 6th installations and then returned directly to “F9”.

The director was also expected to direct the eleventh and final film in the franchise, which will be released in February 2024.

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On Twitter, fans expressed disappointment with Lin’s resignation after becoming one of his beloved franchise architects.

Justin Lin reports that after contributing to the success of Hollywood’s most diverse blockbuster franchise, it took several days to shoot the first of the two final sequels and dropped out as director of the FAST franchise on the “creative difference.” Has been done. * At least https://t.co/RAWQPH9bAr

— Jen yamato (@jenyamato) April 26, 2022

There is no good way to rotate this. The fact that we lost Justin Lin, who is synonymous with this series, is horrifying. It looks bad for producers. Given that he is a tyrant in this series, I’m sure this is due to Vin Diesel 🤦 https: //t.co/0eWo5fgDQb

— MahvelBoah | 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞 | (@ ThisIsHow1Win) April 26, 2022

Justin Lin’s work is underrated. Especially his Star Trek movie. Better Luck Tomorrow has always been a landmark / bar for some of us.

— Aaron Stewart Ann (@somebadideas) April 26, 2022

Justin Lin gets off the fast X pic.twitter.com/PpiNbqHhXj

— Kingly (@l_kingly) April 26, 2022

Nononononononononononononono… Justin Lin is this franchise more than anyone in front of the camera. This is not great. https://t.co/tgtrW0ihON

— DrewMcWeeny (@DrewMcWeeny) April 26, 2022