Dead Paul Walker Brother Cast In ‘Fast And Furious’? Daughter Meadow Inspired Actor For ‘Hours,’ Sunglasses Go On Sale

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Paul Walker spoke of how deeply affected he was by his daughter Meadow before his death.

It seems like his daughter even played a significant role in his career.

Director Eric Heisserer of "Hours" spoke of how he chose the now dead Paul Walker for the role of Nolan Hayes, a man who keeps his baby alive on a ventilator during Hurricane Katrina.

During an interview with E! News, Heisserer said, "Fifteen minutes into our first meeting I realized that he was perfect for the role, largely because he identified with the character a lot."

The director continued, "He had talked about the memories of when his daughter Meadow was born, and how it wasn't a pitch-perfect birth; he had gotten all worried and caught up in the anxiety of that moment, and he could connect with that."

As his young daughter Meadow handles the recent death of her father, there has been uproar over the auction of the dead actor's sunglasses.

According to the International Business Times, the sunglasses were found at the accident site of the late "Fast and Furious" actor. Other items include a fire extinguisher that was used for his car that burst into flames and a piece of debris.

The name of the person who has sold Paul Walker's sunglasses has not been revealed, but TMZ reports that he found the dead actor's sunglasses lying in the bush, near the Porsche that crashed.

Although Kieta, the site where the items were sold, stated that the auction was allowed from a "place of respect," fans have complained of how immoral it is.

Fans will be happy to know that Paul Walker's character in "Fast and Furious 7" may be kept alive as there is speculation that producers will cast his brother Cody for the role.

According to EN Starz, filmmakers for "Fast and Furious 7" found that they need someone who resembled the late actor in order to finish the film.

An inside source stated, "They can shoot Cody from behind and at a distance and if it's a shot they need Paul's face in close up they can CGI it later on."

The source continued, "If Cody agrees it's because he wants to honor his brother's memory. There are many details that still need to be worked out, but right now the family and cast and crew are all still grieving."

"Fast and Furious 7" has resumed filming in Atlanta.

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