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 departed the film . Trades cited “creative differences.” Rumors swirled everywhere. Eventually, director Louis Leterrier came on and did his best, but ultimately the film didn’t live up to expectations . Now it’s been over two years, and a sequel to that film feels less likely than ever, which kee

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