Justin Lin Reportedly In Talks To Direct Multi-Film FAST AND FURIOUS Finale
Lately it appears Universal is planning on going big with its franchises, and their latest movement on their now-growing cinematic monsterverse has been a sure sign of that. However, the biggest story right now is the buzz pertaining to director Justin Lin‘s possible return to finish off the studio’s biggest franchise to date, The Fast And The Furious saga.
Aside from hoping Rob Cohen would return to the franchise in some way after delivering such a successful first film back in 2002, it’s certainly fitting to see Lin back in the throes of the franchise once again. I wrote an epic editorial last year paying homage to his contribution to the franchise in its ever-growing and successful state prior to his departure onto other film and television ventures before horror director James Wan was brought on board for the seventh film. As such, with an eighth consecutive installment unlikely after all that has happened, today’s news has certainly opened the doors for curiousity as to how this epic story of modern-day road warriors will continue. Of course, without Walker, that journey may be bittersweet for many, but there’s plenty of reason to stay excited nonetheless before and after Furious 7 releases in theaters and IMAX on April 3, 2015, especially after its eventful first teaser now online.
H/T: Deadline
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