THE FAST AND FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFE (2006) part 8

The film Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift was confirmed in June 2005, at which time Lin was selected as director. Morgan was hired after an open , thus marking the first film in the franchise's long-standing relationship with Lin, Morgan, actor Sung Kang, and composer Brian Tyler.[1] While unable to secure the return of any of the original cast, the development instead increased focus on car culture and street racing.[2] Principal photography began in August to November 2005, with filming locations including Los Angeles and Tokyo, making Tokyo Drift the first film in the franchise to feature international filming locations. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift was released in the United States on June 16, 2006. The film received mixed reviews with praise for its driving sequences, but criticism for its screenplay and acting performances. Tokyo Drift grossed $159 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film in the franchise. In series continuity, the film is set between Fast & Furious 6 and Furious 7.