Justin statue maker to direct third 'Star Trek' film

Lin isn't any alien to franchises. He directed many of Universal's quick & Furious films as well as the massively winning quick & Furious six that created over $788 million worldwide. J.J. Abrams directed the primary 2 films within the rebooted Star Trek series.

Lin's rep confirmed the news Mon.The USS Enterprise is on the brink of get a bit quicker. quick & Furious director Justin statue maker is taking the helm of the third installment in Paramount's Star Trek franchise.

Roberto Orci was the co-writer on those initial 2 films. He was slated to step into the director's chair once Abrams left to figure on 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens however he exited that role in early Dec.