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“Fast and Furious 9” Bringing Back Justin Lin to Direct, Plus Jordana Brewster Will Return
Lin directed the third, fourth, fifth and sixth films before handing the reins to James Wan, and most recently, F. Gary Gray.
Set in December 1969, the film follows a newly-formed police unit known as the “SWAT team” as they embark on their first major operation — raiding the Los Angeles headquarters of the Black Panther party.
Live-action version of the classic story. 
As the helmer of movies from the Fast and the Furious franchise and the upcoming Hot Wheels adaptation, it seems that Justin Lin is becoming the go-to man for anything car-related in Hollywood. The Star Trek Beyond director is partnering with Machinima to adapt the classic ’80s action show Knight Rider into a digital series.
CBS has given a put pilot commitment to A Burglar’s Guide to the City, a one-hour drama from Scorpion executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Justin Lin, and Heather Kadin and co-executive producer Paul Grellong. Lin is also attached to direct the pilot.
Star Trek Beyond director Justin Lin has been tapped to direct and produce Hot Wheels, the feature adaptation of the popular children’s toy line from Mattel. Lin and his Perfect Storm have an option to co-finance as well.
Based on original material by the late Bruce Lee, Cinemax has given the series Warrior a pilot commitment. The project has reportedly been a passion project between Lee and Justin Lin, who will executive produce and possibly direct.
Coming off directing Star Trek Beyond, Justin Lin and his production company Perfect Storm Entertainment are set to produce Revenge at a Wedding, a new dark comedy helmed by Nima Nourizadeh.
