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Cody Walker, brother of late actor Paul Walker, has publicly stated he would not participate in efforts to resurrect his sibling’s character for the upcoming final installment of the “Fast and Furious” franchise. While acknowledging that artificial intelligence technology could theoretically accomplish such a feat, Walker expressed reservations about pursuing this direction, noting that AI capabilities did not exist when production work concluded on previous films in the series.
Walker emphasized that any decision regarding his brother’s potential return should ultimately rest with Paul’s daughter, Meadow. He expressed contentment with how the character Brian O’Conner was written out of the franchise, describing the exit as graceful and meaningful rather than contrived. The actor’s brothers previously assisted with visual effects on “Furious 7” following Paul Walker’s death in 2013, but Cody indicated he has no interest in reprising that role for the finale.
His current position contrasts with lead actor Vin Diesel’s stated commitment to reuniting the characters of Dom and Brian in the final film. Despite his own reluctance, Cody acknowledged the weight of the project and Diesel’s dedication to delivering a fitting conclusion to the decades-long franchise. The film, titled “Fast Forever,” is scheduled for theatrical release in March 2028, though details about Paul Walker’s involvement remain uncertain.
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Originally reported by Variety →
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