‘Fast and Furious’ director opens up the future of Hobbs and Shaw in franchise

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Fast and Furious director Justin Lin has opened up about the future of Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw in the main series of the franchise.Played by Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham respectively, the two characters moved away from the central franchise two years ago for spin-off film Hobbs and Shaw.

The film also featured Idris Elba as villain Brixton Lore.Speaking to Deadline, Lin, who has directed five of the Fast and Furious films, was asked if the two characters would return for any of the franchises next instalments.Lin said: “I never really considered them gone, you know?” He added: “To me, they’re still in this universe; they’re part of this family.”He continued: “Whatever we do, whenever we’re talking about the next chapter, I never.