Paul Walker Death: Cody Walker and Caleb Walker, Brothers, Will Help Finish Filming ‘Fast & Furious 7’

Paul Walker Death: Cody Walker and Caleb Walker, Brothers, Will Help Finish Filming ‘Fast & Furious 7’
Zachary Stieber
4/17/2014
Updated:
7/18/2015

After months of trying to decide how to deal with Paul Walker’s death, the producers of “Fast & Furious 7” announced that Paul’s brothers Cody Walker and Caleb Walker will help film the remaining scenes that his character Brian O'Conner was slated to be in.

Walker’s sudden death in November 2013 prompted a script re-write and much discussion among executives about how to finish off the film respectfully.

“The FAST & FURIOUS saga is about family. The characters are connected by the bond of family, and it is how all of us who have worked together for more than thirteen years feel about each other. It certainly defines how we feel about our fans,” the producers said in a note to fans.

“Our family experienced an unthinkable shock in November. We had to take time to grieve Paul, the brother we love and lost, and to figure out if we should move on with our film.

“We came together and all felt the only choice was to continue. We believe our fans want that, and we believe Paul would want that too. Paul had already shot his dramatic scenes and most of his action for FAST & FURIOUS 7, and it’s among the strongest work of his career.

“We have resumed shooting and now welcome Paul’s brothers, Caleb and Cody, into our FAST family. Caleb and Cody are helping us complete some remaining action for their brother and fill in small gaps left in production. Having them on set has made us all feel that Paul is with us too.

“We are just under a year away from the release of FAST & FURIOUS 7, and this film is the most important we’ve ever done together. It will allow the character of Brian O’Conner to live on and let us celebrate Paul in his most defining role.

“We wanted to take a moment to speak to our fans directly and thank you for the love and support you always show us as we resume our work.”

The movie’s release date was pushed back from 2014 to April 10, 2015 following Walker’s death.