The impact of Paul Walker’s death on the Fast & Furious franchise
Throughout the more than 20 years of the Fast & Furious saga, many things have changed. However, the most decisive was the death of Paul Walker in 2013. The actor died in a traffic accident that shocked the fans and, naturally, his teammates in the franchise.
CGI recreation
Although it did not happen on set, the accident occurred in the days when Paul Walker was immersed in the filming of Fast & Furious 7. The family authorized Universal to recreate through CGI, and with the help of Paul Walker’s brothers, the actor for the remainder of the film. Brian O’ Conner, Walker’s character in Fast & Furious, is still alive in the universe.
Digital return of Brian O’Conner
Fast X will bring him back, albeit with flashback images of Fast & Furious 5, as already confirmed by director Louis Leterrier (Transporter). However, Vin Diesel may have anticipated a digitally assisted return of Paul Walker’s character to give him proper closure in the Fast & Furious universe. Will Brian return in the “present” of Fast & Furious?
Vin Diesel’s plans for Brian O’Conner
On the occasion of Coming out of Fast & Furious 10, the penultimate film in the saga, Vin Diesel has been chatting with Total Film about the franchise and, naturally, about the biggest tragedy to hit the “family.” “That moment in 2013 when the world was dealing with his loss, the studio made a very bold, fair and bold decision to keep Brian O’Conner alive.”
Possible addition to the finale
Vin Diesel may have anticipated Brian O’Conner’s return to reunite with Dominic Toretto and the others thanks to magic. If Walker’s family gives permission again, it would be a complete farewell to one of the founders of the saga that has become one of the biggest action franchises in cinema. May and will mark the first installment of a two-part finale that will culminate in the eleventh film.
The end of an era
In the final installment of the franchise, the Dominic Toretto saga will come to an end and we will find out if Brian O’Conner returns to have the “family” reunited. The Fast & Furious franchise has come a long way since its inception, and its loyal fan base eagerly awaits the end of an epic era.
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