Justin Lin steps down as ‘Fast X’ director days into filming

K.J. Yossman Sir William Sargent, CEO and founding member of Oscar-winning VFX studio Framestore, whose work includes blocbusters such as “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and “No Time to Die,” has revealed he is stepping down.Chief operating officer Mel Sullivan will replace him, with a mandate to focus on the company’s strategic direction.Sargant, who has been at Framestore for 26 years, will remain with the wider business, focusing on the Framestore Company 3 Group.CFO Claire Price will oversee the finances of Framestore and Company 3 from July while Fiona Walkinshaw is upped to CEO of film and episodic and Charles Howell serves as president of global advertising and content.

Framestore founding member and CEO William Sargent has stepped down after 26 years in the role at the Oscar-winning VFX studio. Mel Sullivan has been made the company’s new CEO, effective from this week.

EXCLUSIVE: Rebecca Rhine, who has served as national executive director of the International Cinematographers Guild since December 2015, is stepping down when her contract expires at the end of September.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterWarner Bros. executive vice president and top legal boss John Rogovin has resigned his post, sources familiar with the company told Variety.The well-liked and respected Rogovin was general counsel for the former WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group, which encompassed units like Warner Bros.

A rumor had been circulating from The New York Daily News that writer/director Justin Lin‘s exit on “Fast X” last month was directly linked to producer/star Vin Diesel‘s unprofessionalism in allegedly showing up late to set, not learning his lines, and coming to set out of shape. While that rumbling might be true, we’re still waiting for confirmation on that story.

Fast X following a “major disagreement” with lead star and producer Vin Diesel.In a social media post last Tuesday (April 26), Lin announced he was stepping down as director on the tenth instalment in The Fast And Furious franchise just days after production had started. Lin, who has directed five films in the franchise, will continue to serve as producer.Following the announcement, The Hollywood Reporter has claimed a “major disagreement” took place between Diesel and Lin on April 23 which sparked the director’s decision to leave.According to the publication, the disagreement was over the changing script.

 is bringing in a new member of its creative family. Following Justin Lin's departure from the upcoming 10th installment of the franchise, ET can confirm that French filmmaker Louis Leterrier has been chosen to step in and direct the action-packed film.Leterrier is best known for directing the first two  films, as well as 2008's 2010's 2013's and the Netflix streaming series Lin announced his directorial departure last Tuesday, but shared with fans that he would be remaining on the project as a producer.

 is bringing in a new member of its creative family. Following Justin Lin's departure from the upcoming 10th installment of the franchise, ET can confirm that French filmmaker Louis Leterrier is the top choice to step in and direct the action-packed film.Leterrier is best known for directing the first two  films, as well as 2008's 2010's 2013's and the Netflix streaming series Lin announced his directorial departure last Tuesday, but shared with fans that he would be remaining on the project as a producer.

Last week, disaster struck Universal‘s “Fast & Furious” franchise as director Justin Lin (“Star Trek Beyond“) exited the new “Fast X“ after production had already started. His sudden exit from the film, considering he was a longtime veteran of the franchise, and a writer, director, and producer on the film, left a lot of unanswered questions, such as who will replace him and why he left.

Fast X” from Justin Lin, Variety has learned. The decision comes less than a week after Lin’s surprise departure from the helm of the 10th installment in the main “Fast and Furious” movie franchise.Leterrier, who beat out numerous candidates for the job, per sources, is Universal picture’s first choice, and schedules are still being hammered out.

Louis Letterier, best known for directing “The Incredible Hulk” and “Transporter” films, is set to replace Justin Lin as the director of “Fast X.”Most recently, the filmmaker also directed episodes of hit Netflix series “Lupin.”More to come…

Just days after the news Justin Lin would be parting ways as director of the next Fast and Furious installment, sources tell Deadline Louis Leterrier is the front-runner to step in as director of Universal’s Fast X. Sources add he’s the studio’s top choice but scheduling still had to be worked out with some of Leterrier’s other projects so. a deal has not closed yet. When the shocking news broke that Lin would be leaving a week into production, studio sources were confident a replacement would be made and the pause in filming would brief and clearly that was the cast. Insiders go on to add that Studio Chief Donna Langley has had a great relationship over the years with Leterrier and he was quickly put at the top of the list of directors to approach following Lin’s departure.

While we’ve seen director switch-ups in the “Star Wars” and Marvel franchises in the past, it’s less common for the “Fast & Furious” franchise. Yet, after handling five installments, director Justin Lin made the shocking announcement of his departure from “Fast X” as production only recently started and the studio is now looking for someone to take the driver’s seat.

reportedly over creative differences. Seth Meyers took a sassy guess at what those differences might be.Lin made the announcement on Tuesday, expressing his gratitude for the franchise, and assuring fans that he will remain a producer.

Vin Diesel posted a 19-second video to Instagram recapping the first week of production on “Fast X,” the latest entry in Universal’s 21-year-old franchise. In the clip, Diesel sidles up to Justin Lin to ask the film’s director and co-writer how he’s feeling at the end of the first week of production.As Diesel grins into his selfie camera, Lin, seated and seemingly uncomfortable, nods his head as he tries to find the right words.“It feels like the beginning of, uh, of an epic ending,” Lin says flatly.On the surface, Lin was referencing the planned back-to-back filming of the action franchise’s 10th and 11th installments, which are purportedly meant to conclude the saga of Diesel’s Dominic Toretto and his “Fast” family.

Director Justin Lin made huge waves last night when it was announced he was officially exiting “Fast X“ days after production had already started with new additions to the franchise including actors such as Jason Momoa (“Aquaman“), Oscar-winner Brie Larson (“Captain Marvel“), and “The Suicide Squad” breakout Daniela Melchior.

Thania Garcia Veteran British radio host Tim Westwood has stepped down from his show on Capital Xtra after being accused of sexual misconduct by seven women, according to the Guardian and other  media reports.Three women accused the DJ of opportunistic sexual behavior, while another four allege they were groped by him after his nightclub performances. All of the women were in their late teens or early 20s when they say the assaults happened.“Following the claims that have recently come to light, Tim Westwood has stepped down from his show until further notice,” Global (parent company of Capital Xtra) said in a statement.Lawyers acting for Westwood refuted the allegations, stating, “Any suggestion that he acts, or has acted, in the way described would be false and seriously defamatory.” The Guardian and BBC have released a documentary titled “Tim Westwood: Abuse of Power” on BBC Three about the story.