Earlier this year, director Justin Lin (Fast Five, Better Luck Tomorrow) signed on to direct Annapurna Films‘ forthcoming installment of the Terminator franchise, with Arnold Shwarzenegger set to star. As early as the beginning of this month, Lin spoke about Sarah Connor’s possible return to the franchise.

Now, in addition to his recent departure from Summit Entertainment‘s proposed Highlander remake, Deadline reports that Justin Lin has also exited the Terminator project in favor of a return to the director’s chair for the next installment in The Fast and the Furious franchise.

Lin has reportedly not completely ruled out returning to the Terminator project, if Annapurna Films and Shwarzenegger will halt production until he completes The Fast and the Furious 6.

Terminator 5 starring Arnold Shwarzenegger is currently in development.