Paul Walker Could Return To The Fast And Furious Franchise

Brian O'Connor is set to return in future Fast films through body-doubles and CGI

20 Sep 2016

Paul Walker Could Return To The Fast And Furious Franchise

After a fitting tribute to the late Paul Walker at the end of Fast and Furious 7, it seems that we haven’t seen the last of the JDM-loving character after all. Talks between Vin Diesel and Walker’s brothers began earlier this year to try and reintroduce the Brian O’Connor character to the film series in a respectful manner that will serve as a further tribute to the popular actor.

The filming procedure will probably involve similar methods seen in the last film, with CGI and body doubles to step in for the deceased Walker. Both of his brothers - Cody and Caleb - will probably be used again to take Paul’s place, with the depth of the role yet to be confirmed. Speaking to ET, Caleb Walker said: “I had a phone call with Vin [Diesel] for about an hour and we really discussed this a while back. He wanted [our] blessing.”

With Fast and Furious 8 due to be released in cinemas in April 2017, it can be assumed that the ninth film in the franchise may feature the ex-cop character yet again.

How do you feel about this artificial return of Walker to the silver screen? Was Furious 7 the perfect goodbye to his character, or should he live on in the plots of future films? Comment below with your thoughts!

Source: ET via Entertainment Weekly

Comments

No fast and furious gave him his tribute and that should be the end of it. If you put him in a newer movie it’s a bit offensive and feels like they are milking the death of Paul Walker I say leave the man be besides these newer titles are pretty garbage it went downhill after 4 that’s when action was the main focus instead of cars while the first 4 are more about cars and action is the side thing. It doesn’t deserve the Paul Walker name

Make a Robocop O’Conner

Oh, c’mon! No disrespect, but let the guy rest in peace! The last film was a perfect tribute already. Going down this path will only open the door for ridicule. No disrespect to Vin Diesel either but enough is enough already. We have all lost someone dear in our lives, but then comes a time when we just have to let it go and allow the memory of our loved ones do live on while we also continue to live what is left of our own lives.

No, Please…

NOT CGI!!!

It’s just disrespectful. It’s like saying his character can be played by someone other than him. Like putting a damper on his legacy.

The Walking And The Dead.
Furious Rising 8.
28 Days Faster.
Dawn Of The Furious.
World War FF

Nah I don’t think its gona work.

They should make a movie about a someone who grew up like a real car guy and trying to make his way into car world. Just like the first and third movie.