The much-anticipated "Fast and Furious 10" just started shooting last week, and director Justin Lin suddenly announced that he would no longer be directing the film.
But he did not completely withdraw from the project. Justin Lin said in a statement: "With Universal's support, I made the difficult decision to step down as the director of "Furious 10" and continue to participate as a producer. this project."
Justin Lin is the hero of the series "Fast and the Furious" that has become a big IP. He successively directed the third to sixth parts of "The Fast and the Furious", as well as "The Fast and the Furious 9", which was originally scheduled to "The Fast and the Furious". 10" was also directed by him.
Justin Lin did not explain the reason for stepping down as the director of "Fast and Furious 10", but it is reported that because of "creative differences", the film party is currently looking for a new director to replace Justin Lin.
On April 21, Vin Diesel announced that the film "Fast and Furious 10" was officially filmed and posted the title picture.
Then Universal Pictures' official Weibo post also confirmed the news: "Sit tight, "Fast and Furious 10" has officially started filming!"
"Fast and Furious 10" was originally scheduled to be directed by Justin Lin, and starred Jason Momoa, Brie Larson, and Daniela Moshewo.
The series starred Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Luda Kris, Cheng Kang, etc. will return, Charlize Theron, Jason Statham is expected to continue to play.
Originally, "Fast and Furious 11" and "Fast and Furious 10" were planned to be filmed "back-to-back", and the later stages of the two films would be produced at the same time.
Among them, "Fast and Furious 10" will be released in North America on May 19, 2023.
(Shao Ziheng)