Justin Lin To Part Ways As Director Of ‘Fast X’, Will Remain On As Producer
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: With filming currently under way on Fast X, Deadline has learned that Justin Lin is stepping down as director of the next installment in the Fast and Furious franchise just days into production.
Lin co-wrote the film with Dan Casey and will remain on as a producer and while the parting was amicable between both parties, insiders say Lin ultimately decided to step away from the franchise due to creative differences.
Lin has released a statement on his decision to leave the film:“With the support of Universal, I have made the difficult decision to step back as director of FAST X, while remaining with the project as a producer.
Over 10 years and five films, we have been able to shoot the best actors, the best stunts, and the best damn car chases. On a personal note, as the child of Asian immigrants, I am proud of helping to build the most diverse franchise in movie history.
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