Movies Fast X director Louis Leterrier to return for next Fast & Furious movie Buckle up. By Devan Coggan Devan Coggan Devan Coggan (rhymes with seven slogan) is a senior writer at Entertainment Weekly. Most of her personality is just John Mulaney quotes and Lord of the Rings references. EW's editorial guidelines Published on April 19, 2023 03:38PM EDT Fast X director Louis Leterrier is staying behind the wheel. After stepping in at the last minute to helm Fast X, Leterrier has officially signed on to direct the next Fast & Furious film. The Fast & Furious franchise is speeding toward the finish line, and longtime star Vin Diesel has said that he expects the 10th and 11th films to conclude the main storyline. Originally, former Fast director Justin Lin was set to handle Fast X, but he left the project last April, after filming had already started. Leterrier came in to replace him in May. Details about the new film have yet to be revealed, but Universal is describing it as a "companion film" to Fast X, which will hit theaters May 19. Louis Leterrier. Monica Schipper/Getty Images "Louis joined the Fast & Furious team seamlessly, with an innate understanding of the franchise that is stronger than ever after two decades," Universal Pictures president Peter Cramer said in a statement Wednesday. "Under his direction, Fast X is a high intensity thriller with all the spectacular action, emotion, and twists that the fans have come to expect — and then some. We are thrilled that he will continue to work his magic in the director's chair." A number of familiar faces are returning for Fast X, including Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, John Cena, Jason Statham, Sung Kang, Charlize Theron, and Helen Mirren. The film follows Dominic Toretto (Diesel) and his family as they face off against a new foe: a notorious villain named Dante Reyes, played by Jason Momoa. Brie Larson also joins the cast an agent who teams up with Dom. Outside of the Fast world, Leterrier is known for directing The Transporter and Now You See Me, as well as TV shows like Lupin and The Dark Crystal. Want more movie news? Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more. Related content: Fast X director breaks down the first trailer for the end of the franchise Jason Momoa teases his 'androgynous' Fast X villain Buckle up: Brie Larson joins the cast of Fast X Justin Lin steps down as Fast X director days after starting production