Justin Lin
Film director and producer known for directing multiple Fast & Furious films and for making character-driven independent projects; in this episode he discusses directing the scripted film Last Days about John Chau.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 2min
Too Fast, Too Furious for Jesus: Justin Lin on Last Days
Justin Lin, film director of Fast & Furious fame who also makes character-driven indie films, discusses directing Last Days about John Chau. He talks about humanizing extreme missionary zeal, crafting composite characters and a father-son core, using action and sound to convey faith, and balancing indie risks with mainstream support. The conversation explores theological urgency, outsider perspectives, and why the story compels empathy.
