Is Universal Considering Directors Jeff Wadlow, Brad Furman, and Harald Zwart for Fast & Furious 7?

6 April 2013 9:57 AM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »

Earlier this week, Fast & Furious 6 director Justin Lin confirmed that he would not be returning to helm a seventh installment of the high-octane franchise.  Though the sixth entry has yet to hit theaters, star Vin Diesel has suggested that production on the next film could start shooting as early as this summer, meaning that Universal needs to find a new director Asap.  While there are likely plenty of takers for the job, three individuals have emerged at the top contenders: Jeff Wadlow (Kick-Ass 2), Brad Furman (The Lincoln Lawyer), and Harald Zwart (The Karate Kid).  Hit the jump for more on each of the directors, as well as my pick for gig. While it was generally assumed that Lin would return for Fast & Furious 7, the director bowed out after Universal expressed the hope that the movie would be ready for a 2014 release.  Lin, who's probably suffering from franchise fatigue by »

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