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Walker’s Brother Sees AI as Future for Fast & Furious Character
Confirmed
In Short: Cody and Caleb Walker say artificial intelligence could bring back their late brother's character in the final Fast & Furious film.
Cody and Caleb Walker stand by their decision to rule out a physical stand-in for their late brother Paul Walker in the final Fast & Furious film, instead suggesting the use of artificial intelligence to recreate the character of Brian O'Connor.
The franchise, which began with The Fast and the Furious in 2001, has seen Brian O'Connor, played by Paul Walker, evolve from an undercover police officer to a family man, with years of unused footage that could potentially be utilized.
Cody Walker, speaking to The Independent, shared, 'The scene that you see, I see the moment Pablo told me he had a one-year-old daughter,' referring to Walker by the nickname 'Pablo' and highlighting the emotional impact of the character's journey.
In the meantime, visual-effects artists reconstructed Paul Walker's appearance using footage and digital effects, allowing the character to continue in the series without his physical presence.
What's confirmed
- Cody and Caleb Walker stand by their decision to rule out a physical stand-in for their late brother Paul Walker in the final Fast & Furious film, instead suggesting the use of artificial intelligence to recreate the character of Brian O'Connor.
- The franchise, which began with The Fast and the Furious in 2001, has seen Brian O'Connor, played by Paul Walker, evolve from an undercover police officer to a family man, with years of unused footage that could potentially be utilized.
- Cody Walker, speaking to The Independent, shared, 'The scene that you see, I see the moment Pablo told me he had a one-year-old daughter,' referring to Walker by the nickname 'Pablo' and highlighting the emotional impact of the character's journey.
- In the meantime, visual-effects artists reconstructed Paul Walker's appearance using footage and digital effects, allowing the character to continue in the series without his physical presence.
What's still developing
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