Updates on the filming of Fast X should go a long way to easing the biggest concerns regarding the upcoming sequel's production. Since getting its start in 2001 with The Fast and the Furious, the Fast and Furious franchise has come an incredibly long way. In the two decades since, each Fast and Furious movie has introduced new characters and elements to the franchise, with its stories and action also evolving with each installment. F9 continued the Fast and Furious franchise's massive success, and work on the sequel began shortly after its release.
However, Fast X's production hasn't been without its difficulties. Justin Lin's exit from Fast X was abrupt and shocking, coming just days after filming began. This prompted major concerns over the franchise's future, as Lin — the Fast and Furious franchise's longest-standing director — was not only set to direct Fast X but Fast & Furious 11, too. Despite Lin's exit appearing to put the franchise on unsteady ground, a replacement was quickly confirmed in The Incredible Hulk's Louis Leterrier.
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Updates on the filming of Fast X offered by Michelle Rodriguez at SDCC 2022 do more than just smooth over the worst concerns regarding the sequel: they actually promise a bigger and better follow-up than ever before. Rodriguez has been a key part of the franchise from the very beginning, and her two decades of Fast and Furious experience lend an added weight to her excitement regarding the film. Rodriguez praised Fast X's newdirector Louis Leterrier — specifically his energy and his impact on the franchise — and that's an incredibly encouraging sign for the latest installment. Rodriguez also hinted that Leterrier is
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