'Fast 8' is the eighth sequel of 'Fast & Furious' franchise. During the filming of 'Fast & Furious 7', Paul Walker who plays a lead role of Brian O'Conner passed away due to car accident. Eversince his passing, fans wondered what is going to happen in 'Fast 8'.
On the remaining shooting of 'Fast & Furious 7' after Paul Walker has passed, his two brothers have taken his place to play the Brian O'Conner role. 'Fast & Furious 7' ending was to pay tribute to Paul Walker.
Recently, 'Fast 8' showed some video clips of the shooting in Iceland including the cast of 'Fast & Furious' films Tyrese Gibson. The video clip showed more intense action with explosions, car chasing and great stunts. Another revelation is a location being filmed which is at downtown Cleveland, according to Movie Web.
'Fast 8' is set to be filmed in locations such as Cuba, Iceland, Atlanta, Russia and the primary location which is New York. A glimpse of almost the entire cast were also showed during the start of filming of 'Fast 8' featuring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Kurt Russell, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Natalie Emmanuel, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson and a new member of the 'Fast 8' family, Scott Eastwood.
New cast members were added featuring Charlize Theron, coined to be the meanest villain yet for 'Fast & Furious' film series. Helen Mirren is also set to play a character in 'Fast 8' and speculation has raised that she will be Deckard Shaw's mother, reported by Morning Ledger.
Now that 'Fast 8' is set to hit the theaters on April 14, 2017, a speculation about Paul Walker's character as Brian O'Conner has risen. 'Fast 8' will be the first 'Fast & Furious' film where Paul Walker is not included in the cast. However, the possibility that he might be in 'Fast 8' have raised hope and questions from the fans of the 'Fast & Furious' franchise.
Cody and Caleb Walker took Paul Walker's shoes as Brian O'Conner after the accident in 2013. Getting into Paul Walker's role helped the brothers to know their brother more, according to Entertainment Tonight.
Caleb has mentioned about a phone call between him and Vin Diesel asking for a blessing to bring Paul Walker's character back as Brian O'Conner. The reason for this to let the fans of Paul Walker that Brian O'Conner is still out there. The intention already came out but there is still no confirmation whether a cameo of Paul Walker's character will be made or if Cody and Caleb will play the role of Brian O'Conner again.