‘Fast X’: Director Justin Lin’s Exit Potentially Costing Universal Big Bucks, Up To $1 Million A Day

Jason Momoa is getting into the action.

Joe Leydon Film CriticIt’s easy to see why Netflix wanted to reteam actor Omar Sy and director Louis Leterrier in something, anything, given the popularity of their previous collaboration, the French thriller series “Lupin.” But U.S. viewers may be a tad puzzled by the streamer’s decision to green-light as their follow-up a popcorn movie as nondescript as “The Takedown” — a sequel to “On the Other Side of the Tracks” (“De l’autre côté du périph”), a lightweight 2012 French-produced buddy-cop action-comedy that, whatever its popularity in its home territory, received only (very) limited release by The Weinstein Company in this county.On the other hand: Leterrier — whose credits also include “Now You See Me” and the first two entries in the “Transporter” franchise — has just this week been given the keys to “Fast X,” replacing the creatively distanced Justin Lin as director for the next installment of the “Fast & Furious” franchise.

A rumor had been circulating from The New York Daily News that writer/director Justin Lin‘s exit on “Fast X” last month was directly linked to producer/star Vin Diesel‘s unprofessionalism in allegedly showing up late to set, not learning his lines, and coming to set out of shape. While that rumbling might be true, we’re still waiting for confirmation on that story.

Fast X following a “major disagreement” with lead star and producer Vin Diesel.In a social media post last Tuesday (April 26), Lin announced he was stepping down as director on the tenth instalment in The Fast And Furious franchise just days after production had started. Lin, who has directed five films in the franchise, will continue to serve as producer.Following the announcement, The Hollywood Reporter has claimed a “major disagreement” took place between Diesel and Lin on April 23 which sparked the director’s decision to leave.According to the publication, the disagreement was over the changing script.

 is bringing in a new member of its creative family. Following Justin Lin's departure from the upcoming 10th installment of the franchise, ET can confirm that French filmmaker Louis Leterrier has been chosen to step in and direct the action-packed film.Leterrier is best known for directing the first two  films, as well as 2008's 2010's 2013's and the Netflix streaming series Lin announced his directorial departure last Tuesday, but shared with fans that he would be remaining on the project as a producer.

A new report suggests that franchise staple filmmaker Justin Lin abruptly quit his role as director of Fast & Furious 10 due to star Vin Diesel's unprofessional behavior on set.And hours later news of his replacement has been revealed.Louis Leterrier will be replacing the 50-year-old filmmaker to helm the highly-anticipated action film according to Variety on Monday.Scroll down for video Moving on:Louis Leterrier (seen in March 2016) will be replacing Justin Lin to direct Fast & Furious 10 according to Variety on Monday Very ineresting:Over the weekend The New York Daily News ' Richard Johnson reported that the 54-year-old actor Vin Diesel's 'difficult' behavior on set was the reason behind Lin's departure (as they are seen together in an Instagram post last week) Leterrier, 48, is best known for directing the first two Transporter films (2002 and 2005), 2013's Now You See Me, and 2008's The Incredible Hulk starring Edward Norton.Over the weekend The New York Daily News' Richard Johnson reported that the 54-year-old actor Diesel's 'difficult' behavior on set was the reason behind Lin's departure. A source for the publication claims: 'Diesel shows up late to the set.

 is bringing in a new member of its creative family. Following Justin Lin's departure from the upcoming 10th installment of the franchise, ET can confirm that French filmmaker Louis Leterrier is the top choice to step in and direct the action-packed film.Leterrier is best known for directing the first two  films, as well as 2008's 2010's 2013's and the Netflix streaming series Lin announced his directorial departure last Tuesday, but shared with fans that he would be remaining on the project as a producer.

Last week, disaster struck Universal‘s “Fast & Furious” franchise as director Justin Lin (“Star Trek Beyond“) exited the new “Fast X“ after production had already started. His sudden exit from the film, considering he was a longtime veteran of the franchise, and a writer, director, and producer on the film, left a lot of unanswered questions, such as who will replace him and why he left.

Fast X” from Justin Lin, Variety has learned. The decision comes less than a week after Lin’s surprise departure from the helm of the 10th installment in the main “Fast and Furious” movie franchise.Leterrier, who beat out numerous candidates for the job, per sources, is Universal picture’s first choice, and schedules are still being hammered out.

Just days after the news Justin Lin would be parting ways as director of the next Fast and Furious installment, sources tell Deadline Louis Leterrier is the front-runner to step in as director of Universal’s Fast X. Sources add he’s the studio’s top choice but scheduling still had to be worked out with some of Leterrier’s other projects so. a deal has not closed yet. When the shocking news broke that Lin would be leaving a week into production, studio sources were confident a replacement would be made and the pause in filming would brief and clearly that was the cast. Insiders go on to add that Studio Chief Donna Langley has had a great relationship over the years with Leterrier and he was quickly put at the top of the list of directors to approach following Lin’s departure.

Vin Diesel posted a 19-second video to Instagram recapping the first week of production on “Fast X,” the latest entry in Universal’s 21-year-old franchise. In the clip, Diesel sidles up to Justin Lin to ask the film’s director and co-writer how he’s feeling at the end of the first week of production.As Diesel grins into his selfie camera, Lin, seated and seemingly uncomfortable, nods his head as he tries to find the right words.“It feels like the beginning of, uh, of an epic ending,” Lin says flatly.On the surface, Lin was referencing the planned back-to-back filming of the action franchise’s 10th and 11th installments, which are purportedly meant to conclude the saga of Diesel’s Dominic Toretto and his “Fast” family.

Fast X, the forthcoming 10th instalment in the long-running Fast & Furious franchise, shortly after production had started on film.In an announcement made via a statement on social media, Lin wrote: “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.”He continued: “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.“I will forever be grateful to the amazing cast, crew, and studio for their support, and for welcoming me into the Fast family.”#FASTX pic.twitter.com/T0w9LuYS0F— The Fast Saga (@TheFastSaga) April 26, 2022Fast X started production on April 20, and the film had already began shooting, though Lin’s departure from the project is said to be amicable (per Deadline), with the move attributed to creative differences.

Director Justin Lin made huge waves last night when it was announced he was officially exiting “Fast X“ days after production had already started with new additions to the franchise including actors such as Jason Momoa (“Aquaman“), Oscar-winner Brie Larson (“Captain Marvel“), and “The Suicide Squad” breakout Daniela Melchior.

The tenth instalment of the “Fast and Furious” franchise has hit a major snag.

Justin Lin said on Tuesday that he will not direct Fast X, the tenth installment in the Fast & Furious film series, just days after production commenced on the action film.The 50-year-old filmmaker issued a statement on the Instagram account of the upcoming movie, which he penned the script for alongside Dan Mazeau.'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,' Lin said. 'Over 10 years and five films, we have been able to shoot the best actors, the best stunts, and the best damn car chases.

“Whatever we do, whenever we’re talking about the next chapter, I never feel like I have any restrictions, so I’m excited for what we build, and as we’re coming to this kind of final chapter of this saga,” Filmmaker Justin Lin said enthusiastically this time last year as his “Fast 9” film was about to enter theaters. And well, cut to a year later and things have changed.

Angelique Jackson “Fast and Furious” director Justin Lin announced that he will no longer direct the franchise’s next installation, “Fast X.”Lin shared the news on social media, writing: “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.”Lin’s statement continued: “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.

EXCLUSIVE: 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:

Charlize Theron and Jason Momoa’s latest picture is a serious ride! On Sunday, Theron posted a photo of her and her newest co-star sharing a hug on set o.“Look who decided to join the party #FastX @thefastsaga,” she captioned the photo posted on Instagram.  In the pic, Momoa wraps his arms around Theron as she leans in for a hug and smiles for the camera. Both Theron and Momoa have on similar black blazers for the occasion. The actor took to the comments to celebrate the moment, writing, “finally we get to work together.

Fast & Furious film is made to “honour” Paul Walker.Paul Walker played Brian O’Conner opposite Vin Diesel’s Dominic Toretto in 2001’s The Fast And The Furious and appeared in almost every one of its subsequent instalments until his death in 2013.Taking to social media as Fast 10 began filming, Diesel explained that “there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t want to turn back time, talk Pablo (Paul Walker) out of heading back to LA that thanksgiving weekend. Every Fast film I make must, at the core, always honour my brother Pablo.”A post shared by Vin Diesel (@vindiesel)Elsewhere he explained that he walked Walker’s daughter Meadow down the aisle “with pride and honour” and that when Walker’s mother asked him to “bring Brian back to the screen well, I don’t have to tell you how serious I take it.”The Fast & Furious franchise would “never have been here without the profound love and brotherhood between Dom and Brian, established in 2001,” he added.

Zack Sharf Vin Diesel revealed in an Instagram post that an original draft of the “Fast and Furious 10” script excluded Jordana Brewster’s character. The upcoming sequel, which is officially titled “Fast X,” is expected to be the penultimate installment in the long-running “Fast and Furious” franchise.