Who will directFast & Furious 8? That’s the question that’s becoming increasingly important over at Universal Pictures as the film’s August 03, 2025 release date looms and the director’s chair remains empty. After the grueling shoot ofFurious 7,James Wanasked to be let out of his option to return and helmFurious 8in favor of directingThe Conjuring 2at Warner Bros., and most recently word has surfaced that the heavily involved nature ofVin Dieselismaking the matter of finding a filmmaker tricky. They went toJustin Lin, but he choseStar Trek Beyondinstead, and then they went back to Wan with a bigger offer, and he declined again. Diesel took to Facebook yesterday to hint thathe was feeling nostalgicfor bringingThe Fast and the FuriousdirectorRob Cohenback, but the most recent report on the matter, it was suggested that some at the studio are “worried” that Diesel himself will want to direct.
Now the circus continues, as more news has surfaced as to what’s going on with the director’s seat. But first, let’s hear from Diesel himself, who posted the following on his Facebook page today:
So yeah, he seems to hint that he might actually want to try directingFurious 8himself, thoughTHRreports that Universal won’t let that happen and is rather unhappy with this particular post. Regardless, Diesel seems to be simultaneously pushing for Cohen to land the job, who was apparentlyPaul Walker’s choice (For what it’s worth,Tyrese Gibsonputs his supporting behind Cohen as well in the comments). Deadline has a bit of clarity on the matter, saying there’s been back-and-forth internally on who should direct and that while Diesel wanted Cohen to return, that’s not happening. The report adds thatLouis Letterrier(The Incredible Hulk,Now You See Me) is now in the mix, as isEricson Core, who was the cinematographer on the first movie and recently helmed thePoint Breakremake.
So, again, who will directFurious 8? It appears that nobody knows, and that question is still very much being hammered out. But asChris Morgangets the script to a closer place of completion, we will hopefully learn the answer in the next few weeks—though I wouldn’t bank on therealanswer popping up on Diesel’s Facebook page.
