A New ‘Fast X’ Report Dives Into Its Director Exit and Ending Changes

While he didn’t create the franchise, most fans consider Justin Lin the reason why Fast and Furious became so massive. His four-film run, from parts three through six, took a seemingly unfocused story and gave it the cohesion and scope it craved. Billions of dollars later, Lin stepped away for two installments. He returned for the ninth one and was all set to close the franchise on a high note with a two-part finale.

But then, days into production on what would become Fast X, Lin…