In general though, it’s definitely good to see that Vin Diesel and the rest of the crew are actually putting creative thought into the next project instead of letting the series run on momentum alone at this point.
There have actually been other rumors about what the team is allegedly planning for the future of the films, such as a wider range of prominent actors and possibly a change in the general tone too.
That last bit is definitely not out of the question now that Paul Walker has passed away, because no matter if the people behind the film actually want to change things or not, they have to do it now to accommodate for the loss of their friend and colleague. The tone of the film will be different one way or the other, and it’s best if the crew acknowledges that fact instead of trying to hide it.
Some fans have been hopeful that we could see some more interesting events covered in the upcoming installments, such as something that breaks away from the traditional formula. Now could be the right time to push this franchise forward into a new era, all the producers need for that is a good set of ideas and possibly some fresh faces on the screen. “Fast and Furious 8” could easily turn out to be the most exciting installment in the series so far if it’s handled right.