Furious 7 (Fast & Furious) (2015, D: Wan) S: Diesel, Walker, Statham, Johnson
12-16-13, 10:54 AM
#276
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Re: The Fast & The Furious 7 (2014) (D: Wan ; S: Diesel, Walker)
Paul Walker's younger, lookalike brother has been asked to step in for him to film the final scenes for Fast & The Furious 7, it emerged today.
The 40-year-old star was on a break from filming at the time of his death in a shocking car crash two weeks ago.
And in a poignant tribute to the star, MailOnline can reveal Cody Walker, 25, who has worked as a movie stuntman, is set to take his place in the latest installment of the hit franchise.
Following Paul's death, Universal Pictures announced it was their 'duty' to shut down production - adding they were 'dedicated to providing support to Paul's immediate family and our extended Fast & Furious family of cast, crew, and filmmakers.'
A source close to production said today: 'Producers had a string of meetings right after Paul's death.
'They soon realized they needed someone who looked like Paul to finish the movie and that's when they approached his nearly identical brother, Cody.'
Cody, who lives in Oregon, has been staying with his mother Cheryl in Los Angeles and helping to comfort her since his brother's death, and the source added: 'They can shoot Cody from behind and at distance and if it's a shot they need Paul's face in close up they can CGI it later on.
'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.'
In addition to this, Universal have also made it clear they will work with the Walker family and take their guidance on a fitting exit for Paul's Fast & Furious character, Brian O'Connor, according to the source.
Today, a spokesman for Universal told MailOnline: 'Right now, all of us at Universal are dedicated to providing support to Paul's immediate family and our extended Fast & Furious family of cast, crew and filmmakers.
'At this time we feel it is our responsibility to shut down production on Fast & Furious 7 for a period of time so we can assess all options available to move forward with the franchise. We are committed to keeping Fast & Furious fans informed, and we will provide further information to them when we have it. Until then, we know they join us in mourning the passing of our dear friend Paul Walker.'
The 40-year-old star was on a break from filming at the time of his death in a shocking car crash two weeks ago.
And in a poignant tribute to the star, MailOnline can reveal Cody Walker, 25, who has worked as a movie stuntman, is set to take his place in the latest installment of the hit franchise.
Following Paul's death, Universal Pictures announced it was their 'duty' to shut down production - adding they were 'dedicated to providing support to Paul's immediate family and our extended Fast & Furious family of cast, crew, and filmmakers.'
A source close to production said today: 'Producers had a string of meetings right after Paul's death.
'They soon realized they needed someone who looked like Paul to finish the movie and that's when they approached his nearly identical brother, Cody.'
Cody, who lives in Oregon, has been staying with his mother Cheryl in Los Angeles and helping to comfort her since his brother's death, and the source added: 'They can shoot Cody from behind and at distance and if it's a shot they need Paul's face in close up they can CGI it later on.
'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.'
In addition to this, Universal have also made it clear they will work with the Walker family and take their guidance on a fitting exit for Paul's Fast & Furious character, Brian O'Connor, according to the source.
Today, a spokesman for Universal told MailOnline: 'Right now, all of us at Universal are dedicated to providing support to Paul's immediate family and our extended Fast & Furious family of cast, crew and filmmakers.
'At this time we feel it is our responsibility to shut down production on Fast & Furious 7 for a period of time so we can assess all options available to move forward with the franchise. We are committed to keeping Fast & Furious fans informed, and we will provide further information to them when we have it. Until then, we know they join us in mourning the passing of our dear friend Paul Walker.'
12-16-13, 11:01 AM
#277
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Re: The Fast & The Furious 7 (2014) (D: Wan ; S: Diesel, Walker)
Chris Evans is Paul Walkers little brother?
12-16-13, 01:19 PM
#279
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12-16-13, 01:21 PM
#280
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Re: The Fast & The Furious 7 (2014) (D: Wan ; S: Diesel, Walker)
He's 15 years younger than Paul. They are simply looking at it from a physical standpoint.
Depending on what they have left to shoot with the O'Conner character, they could pull it off with some good post production.
Depending on what they have left to shoot with the O'Conner character, they could pull it off with some good post production.
12-16-13, 02:55 PM
#283
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Re: The Fast & The Furious 7 (2014) (D: Wan ; S: Diesel, Walker)
That pic looks a hell of a lot more like Paul than all the other pics that came up when I google searched Cody Walker after this story first came up.
12-16-13, 03:32 PM
#284
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Re: The Fast & The Furious 7 (2014) (D: Wan ; S: Diesel, Walker)
I think they could pull it off if they really want to do it. I personally dont think they want to go this route. I think many fans would feel as if they are trying to be played. We dont know if his voice is the same although they could alter that I guess to make him sound like Paul.
They also have another Brother Caleb who looks a little more like Paul.
12-16-13, 03:37 PM
#285
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Re: The Fast & The Furious 7 (2014) (D: Wan ; S: Diesel, Walker)
He doesn't look anything like him, I don't think the glasses or goofy stance will help matters either.
12-16-13, 09:26 PM
#288
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12-16-13, 09:36 PM
#289
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Re: The Fast & The Furious 7 (2014) (D: Wan ; S: Diesel, Walker)
I don't think there was anything in there about him acting:
There's was nothing in there about him speaking, acting, or anything of the like.
the source added: 'They can shoot Cody from behind and at distance and if it's a shot they need Paul's face in close up they can CGI it later on.
12-16-13, 10:33 PM
#290
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Re: The Fast & The Furious 7 (2014) (D: Wan ; S: Diesel, Walker)
Certainly for the driving scenes it shouldn't be a problem doing some digital trickery. I'm thinking Dom is left a note to read, maybe his sister has a scene with him explaining what they had to do... that kind of thing. Maybe pull some old footage/outtakes of him to use for a few shots, etc. I'd rather they do that than scrap the whole thing... just seems too wasteful and even more of a letdown for everyone involved.
12-21-13, 06:58 AM
#294
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Re: The Fast & The Furious 7 (2014) (D: Wan ; S: Diesel, Walker)
Dreadful. Not to mention what actor wants to portray the villain that kills Paul Walker? Said it before but they already laid the foundation in 5 &6 for him and Mia going off and raising the kid. Just do that. No need to kill the character just because Paul died. There's no need to make it a depressing flick either by bringing in real world events.
12-21-13, 11:01 AM
#296
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Re: The Fast & The Furious 7 (2014) (D: Wan ; S: Diesel, Walker)
"Slow motion running and crying. Vin holds Mia back from trying to go near the burning car". 
No cliches there.
No cliches there.
12-21-13, 12:04 PM
#299
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12-22-13, 07:45 PM
#300
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Re: The Fast & The Furious 7 (2014) (D: Wan ; S: Diesel, Walker)
Vin Diesel just posted on Facebook the movie is postponed until April 10, 2015
This is the last scene they filmed together from his post
This is the last scene they filmed together from his post