Actor Sung Kang has written, directed, and starred in a new racing film titled "Drifter" [1, 2].

Kang is widely recognized for his role in the Fast & Furious franchise. By stepping into the roles of writer and director, he transitions from a franchise performer to a creative lead in the automotive cinema genre.

The film is set in a forgotten desert town [5]. The plot follows a racetrack janitor who enters a professional drifting competition [5]. According to the project's teaser materials, the story focuses on the tension between raw instinct and professional experience [2].

Kang said the project is a way to celebrate the car-drift community [1]. He said he intended to create a story that reflects his personal passion for the sport [1]. In a discussion regarding the nature of the project, Kang said, "This is broccoli" [1].

The film is currently in the pre-release stage, with a first-look teaser recently made available [2, 5]. The production emphasizes the technical and cultural aspects of drifting, moving away from the high-stakes heist elements often associated with Kang's previous work in the Fast & Furious series.

While a specific release date has not been announced, the teaser showcases the desert setting and the action of drift cars [5]. The project represents a significant shift in Kang's career as he takes full creative control over the narrative and visual style of the film [3].

“"This is broccoli"”

The transition of a franchise actor into a writer-director role suggests a desire for more authentic representation of car culture. By focusing on a 'forgotten' town and a janitor, 'Drifter' shifts the racing narrative from global spectacle to a more grounded, character-driven exploration of the drifting subculture.