ladbible homepage
ladbible homepage
  • iconNews
  • videos
  • entertainment
  • Home
  • News
    • UK
    • US
    • World
    • Ireland
    • Australia
    • Science
    • Crime
    • Weather
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity
    • TV
    • Film
    • Music
    • Gaming
    • Netflix
    • Disney
  • Sport
  • Technology
  • Travel
  • Lifestyle
  • Money
  • Originals
    • FFS PRODUCTIONS
    • Say Maaate to a Mate
    • Daily Ladness
    • UOKM8?
    • FreeToBe
    • Citizen Reef
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Archive
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Submit Your Content Here
  • SPORTbible
  • Tyla
  • GAMINGbible
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • FOODbible
  • UNILAD Tech
Awkward 'Hostage' Video Goes Viral After Fast 10 Director Quits Just Days Into Filming

Home> Entertainment

Updated 18:40 27 Apr 2022 GMT+1Published 18:39 27 Apr 2022 GMT+1

Awkward 'Hostage' Video Goes Viral After Fast 10 Director Quits Just Days Into Filming

Justin Lin announced this week that he was leaving the franchise as director

Dominic Smithers

Dominic Smithers

google discoverFollow us on Google Discover

People are concerned that Vin Diesel may be holding the Fast X director hostage until he finishes the movie.* Have a look for yourself:

This week, Justin Lin announced that he was stepping down from the franchise after finishing the 10th movie in the series.

But a video posted by its star at the end of the first week of shooting has got fans worried that Lin might be being held against this will.

Advert

In the short clip, Mr Diesel says he's excited to be back on set and working on what he hopes will be a special film.

He then asks Lin, 50, what he thinks about it.

Not looking at all at ease, the director says: "Week one, just finished week one."

Vin then asks: "How does it feel?"

To which Lin replies: "It feels like the beginning of an epic ending."

"Is it fair to say that this will be the best one?" prompts Vin.

Lin then looks up nervously to the actor, before shrugging and saying: "In my heart, yes."

Since Vin posted the clip to instagram, it has been viewed over a million times, with plenty of people commenting on the awkward interaction.

One person said: "This is from less than a week ago on the set of Fast X.

"Vin Diesel looks like he’s holding Justin Lin hostage and he’s already thinking to himself 'I have to get out of here'."

Fans are worried about Justin Lin.
@vindiesel

Echoing the concern, another chimed in: "It’s seeming more and more likely that Vin Diesel has kidnapped Justin Lin and is forcing him to finish the Fast Saga."

"Strange. Justin Lin seems so happy here," put a third.

While another added: "Okay, after seeing this I'm glad Justin Lin left cause that man looks like he's being held hostage."

Lin has been a key part of the Fast and Furious team for many years, but confirmed this week that he would not be returning as director.

He did, however, assure fans that he would stay onboard as a producer.

In a statement, Lin said: "With the support of Universal, I have made the difficult decision to step back as director of FAST X, while remaining with the project as a producer.

"Over 10 years and five films, we have been able to shoot the best actors, the best stunts, and the best damn car chases.

"On a personal note, as the child of Asian immigrants, I am proud of helping to build the most diverse franchise in movie history.

"I will forever be grateful to the amazing cast, crew and studio for their support, and for welcoming me into the FAST family."

*LADbible does not believe Justin Lin has been kidnapped. We hope.

Featured Image Credit: @vindiesel

Topics: Fast and Furious, Vin Diesel, US News, TV and Film

Dominic Smithers
Dominic Smithers

Dominic Smithers is LADbible's Editorial Lead. After graduating from the University of Leeds with a degree in French and History, he went on to write for the Manchester Evening News, the Accrington Observer and the Macclesfield Express. So as you can imagine, he’s spent many a night wondering just how useful that second language has been. But c'est la vie.

X

@SmithersDom

Recommended reads

Gemma Collins makes candid weight loss jab admission as she explains what it feels like when you take themSimon Ackerman/WireImageMan 'totally shocked' after cancer diagnosis linked to oral sex from decades agoKennedy News and MediaGordon Ramsay has ‘one regret’ after going nude on TVFoxSevere punishment for refusing to register for US military draft as automatic registration to start(Getty Stock Images)

Advert

Choose your content:

an hour ago
11 hours ago
14 hours ago
  • Simon Ackerman/WireImage
    an hour ago

    Gemma Collins makes candid weight loss jab admission as she explains what it feels like when you take them

    Gemma Collins told her I’m A Celeb campmates why she stopped taking weight loss drugs

    Entertainment
  • Fox
    11 hours ago

    Gordon Ramsay has ‘one regret’ after going nude on TV

    The respected restauranteur bared his backside on TV

    Entertainment
  • Instagram/@drsquatch
    14 hours ago

    Megan Fox 'gives out phone number' to millions to 'have some fun'

    The actress admitted she knew it was 'probably a bad idea' to offer her digits out

    Entertainment
  • Netflix
    14 hours ago

    Filmmaker infiltrated 'polygamist cult' and interviewed leader admitting to horrific crimes against children

    Netflix have released a documentary about her exposing the horrific abuse

    Entertainment
  • Company offering £800 to watch every Fast & Furious movie
  • Vin Diesel Unveils Official Title Of Fast & Furious 10 As Production Begins On Penultimate Film
  • Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham all signed contracts which meant they experience equal pain on Fast & Furious movies
  • Alan Ritchson was asked to lose 60lbs and look like 'heroin addict' for role immediately before Fast X