Finally, after months of speculation, the director of "F. Gary Gray will helm the hotly-anticipated sequel.

Gray, who also directed summer hit "previously indicated on Facebook that Gray was his top choice to take the reins, and that the two had met to discuss Gray boarding the franchise.


The director has a big job on his hands (and possibly Furious 7" at the international box office, though he seems well-equipped for the challenge. "Compton" was a surprise smash, making more than $150 million on a $20 million budget; if Gray brings the same magic touch to "Furious 8," the sky may be the limit on the flick's box office glory.

"Furious 8" -- which, if Gray's Twitter photo is any indication, may be rebranding itself yet again as "FF8," "Fast & Furious 8," or possibly even "Fast Family 8" -- is due in theaters on April 14, 2017.

[via: F. Gary Gray]

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