Louis Letterrier Replaces Justin Lin As Fast X Director

Vin Diesel (Universal Pictures)

JAKARTA - It didn't take long for Universal to find its new director. Louis Letterrier is reportedly replacing Justin Lin as director of the last Fast and Furious film, Fast X.

A source says Letterrier is the production house's top choice. Even so, Letterrier and Universal have not confirmed this.

Previously, Justin Lin shocked the public after releasing a statement that he would withdraw from the production of Fast X. Even though production had only started for a week where Vin Diesel uploaded a video with Lin.

Justin Lin and Universal said this decision occurred after discussion. However, there are those who say this is due to differences in creative vision.

However, Justin Lin remains the main producer with Diesel, Neal Moritz, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Samantha Vincent. While the film also stars Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Sung Kang, Ludacris, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Brie Larson, Jason Momoa, Charlize Theron, and Nathalie Emmanuel.

Louis Leterrier is a director who directed films such as Clash of the Titans, Now You See Me, and the Netflix series Lupine.

Production of the Fast X film is also still temporarily suspended until they find a new director. The Fast X film is planned for release on May 19, 2023 in theaters.