Justin Lin, the director who has helmed five Fast & Furious films, announced that he would be stepping down as director of the franchise’s tenth iteration after filming had already begun. Lin co-wrote the film’s screenplay and said that he would remain on the team as a producer. In his announcement, Lin did not state a reason for his departure but thanked the cast crew and fans of the films. “On a personal note, as the child of Asian immigrants, I am proud of helping to build one of the most diverse franchises in movie history,” he said. Sources close to the situation are giving the classic li…