The Fast & Furious franchise may last longer than expected!

A few days ago, it was revealed that Universal were looking at Justin Lin to direct the upcoming two part finale to their Fast & Furious franchise. However, that now does not seem to be the case, Universal Pictures chairman Donna Langley has recent spoken to Hollywood Reporter about the future of the franchise;

"We think there's at least three more," says Langley. "...I think it's still a growing franchise. We'll see what happens with 'Furious 7,' obviously, but our box office has grown over the past three or four films and internationally, in particular. So we think that there's more to mine there. But we're of course very mindful about fatigue."

Universal circling Justin Lin for Fast & Furious finale?

After it was announced that James Wan was leaving the Fast franchise, after Furious 7, it wasn't long before many places Deadline included starting running with the story that Universal were circling Justin Lin for the job.

Universal are looking at Lin to direct back-to-back sequels in a finale to the franchise, this would all happen after Lin directs his first two episodes of "True Detective".

Universal Pictures shuts down "Fast & Furious 7" production

Universal Pictures have released an official statement on the production of "Fast & Furious 7" following the untimely demise over the weekend in a car crash.

"Right now, all of us at Universal are dedicated to providing support to Paul's immediate family and our extended Fast & Furious family of cast, crew and filmmakers," said the studio. "At this time we feel it is our responsibility to shut down production on Fast & Furious 7 for a period of time so we can assess all options available to move forward with the franchise. We are committed to keeping Fast & Furious fans informed, and we will provide further information to them when we have it. Until then, we know they join us in mourning the passing of our dear friend Paul Walker."