Paul Walker In ‘Fast And Furious 7’; Actor And His Character Bid Goodbye; Brother Cody To Stand In As Double In Remaining Scenes, Stunts; Series To Continue After Part 7;
Paul Walker bids "Fast and Furious 7" goodbye, giving the series' story arc room to continue on.
There are enough scenes shot with Paul Walker in "Fast and Furious 7"; the actor reportedly completed filming many parts in the movie to merit a partial appearance. It's now confirmed part seven is unlikely the last in the series, with the ensemble bidding farewell to Walker and his character in tribute.
"Fast and Furious 6" ended with Jason Statham teased as the next villain, his character on a bloodthirsty revenge against the gang. Scenes with Paul Walker were teased in the recent FF7 trailer, with the actor heavily into stunts, supposedly early on into the movie.
Producers had to grapple with ways to provide Paul Walker's character Brian O'Connor an honorable exit from the series, without reminding much of the incidents of the actor's passing.
Part 7 is a sendoff to Paul Walker; it's still unclear how Brian will exit the series, but the franchise will hopefully continue with the remaining cast, and with new villains in tow.
The "Fast and Furious 7" release date was pushed back to April 10, in consideration to the Walker's passing and in order for producers to work a new story arc around Brian O'Connor.
The "Fast and Furious" ensemble fostered a semblance of family ever since part two, and it's likely part seven will maneuver a way for Walker and Jordana Brewster's characters (Brian and Mia) to exit with good tidings, riding into the sunset in safety.
Jason Statham's character was hell-bent on revenge at the end of "Fast and Furious 6," out for payback on everyone responsible for his brother's death.
It's rumored Paul Walker's brother Cody will stand in on scenes yet to be finished, especially the ones involving heavy stunts. It's expected Paul Walker's appearance in "Fast and Furious 7" ends with his character leaving the reckless life and settling in safety with Mia and their son (screenrant.com).
