There have been some rumors about “Fast and Furious 8” that have been confusing fans of the franchise a little, as it seems like the producers are planning some rather unusual things for the next film that could upset some fans. Paul Walker’s passing was something that struck many people very deeply and it affected pretty much everyone on a profound level, and while many fans were convinced that the producers would just put the actor’s memory to rest for good after the incident, current rumors indicate that this might not be quite the case, and there is apparently something rather strange planned for the upcoming next installment in the film franchise.
According to reports, there is a scene planned in the new film that’s going to bring Brian O’Connor back to the screen, but it’s not clear if it will be a small “cameo” style appearance or if the producers are planning something even more unique. From the stounds of it, the character will still find a way into the plot of the new film somehow, and while most fans would probably be happy to catch just another glimpse of their favorite actor for one last time, others have expressed their disappointment at this decision and seem more negatively charged about it.
The problem, according to fans who disagree with the situation, is that it would be disrespectful for the memory of Paul Walker, and it’s not what the actor would have wanted. From the point of view of those fans, the producers of the film are borderline exploiting the actor’s memory to boost the popularity of the franchise if those reports are true, and that’s obviously something that would reflect very negatively on pretty much everyone who adores the “Fast and Furious” films.
It’s possible, according to some reports, that we might even see a more advanced version of Paul Walker’s “reincarnation” in the new film, combining the use of body doubles and computer imagery in order to create a truly convincing image that spans across multiple scenes and has an active presence in the plot. However, according to many fans, that would be simply an insult to Paul Walker as it would mean exploiting his image to improve the setting of the film.
On the other hand, it’s worth noting that not all fans have been so critical of the decision, and some seem more positive and open-minded about it, claiming that it could actually add a lot to the quality of the next installment and it could be an endearing moment for fans who have been disappointed over the loss of Paul Walker and have been hoping to see him just for a brief extra moment playing on the screen. Obviously we’re not going to get Paul Walker himself, but if fans want to see his character doing his thing on the screen, that’s definitely the next best thing as long as they can bear the whole idea of using Paul Walker’s previous images and a body double to accomplish this.
At the moment, this is still a rumor and not a report that’s been confirmed by the producers, but it’s managed to generate a lot of discussion among the community, and many fans have been arguing if this could be true or not. There are some valid arguments on both sides, and people in the community seem pretty divided in general, but it remains to be seen how this is going to affect the franchise if it does become reality.
I think they should keep Paul Walker out of it. I believe that is what he would have wanted. Let’s show some respect for Paul.