Marvel’s Louis Leterrier ‘to direct Fast and Furious 10’ after Justin Lin’s shock exit

Louis Leterrier has reportedly changed Justin Lin as Quick and Livid 10 director (Image: FilmMagic)

Louis Leterrier is believed to have taken over as director of Quick and Livid 10 after Justin Lin’s exit.

The filmmaker stepped down from helming the tenth instalment of the motion franchise, titled Quick X, final week, simply days after filming kicked off.

In response to studies, Marvel director Louis – who was behind the digital camera for The Unbelievable Hulk – can be changing him on set.

Sources have claimed that the 48-year-old was Common’s first selection to take a seat within the sizzling seat, after impressing together with his earlier movies, together with Transporter 2, Unleashed, Now You See Me and Netflix collection Lupin.

Whereas the information has not been confirmed by movie bosses, sources added to Selection that schedules are nonetheless being determined.

Justin’s exit from the franchise was introduced final week and got here as an enormous shock to followers as manufacturing had solely lately began on Quick X days earlier than.

Justin Lin introduced his exit from the franchise final week (Image: Reuters)

Quick 9 landed in cinemas final 12 months, and can function Justin’s final movie within the franchise (Image: Common)

He confirmed his departure in an announcement shared on social media, and instructed followers: ‘With the assist of Common, I've made the tough choice to step again as director of Quick X, whereas remaining with the challenge as a producer.

‘Over 10 years and 5 movies, we have now been capable of shoot one of the best actors, one of the best stunts, and one of the best rattling automobile chases.

‘On a private observe, because the baby of Asian immigrants, I'm happy with serving to to construct probably the most various franchise in film historical past.

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‘I'll eternally be grateful to the superb solid, crew and studio for his or her assist, and for welcoming me into the Quick household.’

Justin has not shared the rationale behind his choice.

Quick X is slated to be launched in 2023 with returning stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson and Jordana Brewster.

Charlize Theron additionally reprised her position as Cipher and shared the primary pictures from set final week, giving her followers a glimpse at Jason Momoa behind the scenes.

Justin had directed 5 Quick and Livid motion pictures, together with the latest blockbuster, F9, final 12 months.

Metro.co.uk has contacted reps for Common and Louis Leterrier for a remark.