The release of “Fast and Furious 8” is approaching, and the closer we’re getting to the launch date, the more nervous some fans seem to be getting. It’s easy to see why, as this is the sequel to one of the most important franchises in the film industry, and its arrival to the screen will hold some serious implications for other films as well.
So far, most fans seem focused on the cast list for the upcoming film, and we’ve slowly been getting details about the actors that will be featured. Many familiar old faces are coming back, including popular names like Jason Statham, and it also looks like the crew has been aiming to expand the cast quite a lot.
The new additions may make the film a bit overcrowded, according to some fans, but we trust that Vin Diesel and the others are going to handle things responsibly instead of trying to just stuff as many famous appearances as they can in the same shot.
Vin Diesel himself has a very serious attitude towards his work on this film, from everything we’ve seen and heard from the actor so far. It’s clear that he’s far from being over the loss of Paul Walker, and the situation still affects him on a deep level. As harsh as it may sound though, this is actually a good sign for his dedication to the next film.
The actor has made it clear that he sees this as much more than simply a sequel to the “Fast and Furious” franchise, and the film has a strong legacy attached to it. Many fans of Paul Walker will still go and see “Fast and Furious 8” even without the late actor himself being involved in it, so it’s important to live up to their expectations and respect his memory.
On that note, we’ve also seen some interesting reports that the crew behind “Fast and Furious 8” is planning to repeat the tricks they used to make Paul Walker “appear” in the last film. There could be some heavy use of CGI in the new production to bring his character back on the screen, but of course fans should not expect any miracles.
After all, there’s only so much modern technology can do, and the crew also has a limited set of footage from the previous films to work with. It would still be endearing to many fans to see Paul Walker show up in one or two scenes though, even if it’s a brief appearance, so hopefully it will be done in a tasteful way.
It’s also noticeable that some fans have their eyes set a bit farther into the future, and they’re already thinking about what’s going to happen after “Fast and Furious 8”. Vin Diesel has already confirmed that there will be at least two more films after the eighth one, but we don’t know any specific details about them at the moment, other than the schedule for their releases.
It’s probably a better idea to just focus on the current developments though, and keep an eye out for any news about “Fast and Furious 8” itself. There is certainly no shortage of information from the film’s set, as Vin Diesel and the rest of the team have been eager to keep their fans excited. They’ve actually been very deeply involved with the community ever since Paul Walker passed away, especially Vin Diesel, and fans have been grateful for this kind of attention.