LOS ANGELES, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Straight Outta Compton director F. Gary Gray has entered exclusive talks with Universal to direct Fast and Furious 8, according to reports.
The Hollywood Reporter first broke the news Monday, stating that Gray told the studio he is ready to start negotiations for a deal to direct the blockbuster series. Gray was reportedly chosen over directors such as Louis Leterrier, Adam Wingard and William Eubank.