Vin Diesel says Paul Walker’s Brian O’Conner could return in ‘Fast & Furious 11’

Vin Diesel hints that the upcoming conclusion of the extended “Fast & Furious” series will feature an unforeseen travel companion.

At Fuel Fest, an automotive gathering held in Pomona over the weekend, Diesel shared with fans that the upcoming “Fast & Furious” movie will resurrect one of the franchise’s most cherished characters: Brian O’Conner, played by Paul Walker. Known for his long-standing screen partnership with Diesel’s Dominic Toretto, O’Conner was last seen in 2015’s “Furious 7,” which was produced following Walker’s tragic car accident death in 2013 at the age of 40.

This franchise, recognized for its mix of high-speed street racing, intricate heists, and over-the-top action sequences, has become one of the most financially successful in history, grossing over $7 billion worldwide.

Yesterday at Universal Studios, Diesel shared in a video, “They asked me if they could film the final ‘Fast & Furious’ movie in April 2027. I agreed, but with three specific conditions, as I have been taking the fans’ feedback into account.

‘Apple’s high-stakes, action-packed racing film titled ‘F1′, featuring Brad Pitt, was their attempt at securing their inaugural significant success at the box office.’

According to him, those circumstances would lead to the reintroduction of the franchise in Los Angeles, a resurrection of its original street-racing essence, and a reunion of Dom and Brian.

“That is what you’re going to get in the finale,” Diesel promised.

It’s uncertain exactly how they managed it, but the movie creators were able to pull off that touching reunion scene in “Furious 7.” This was after Paul Walker passed away during filming. They used a blend of old footage, digital enhancements, and performances from Walker’s brothers, Caleb and Cody, who stood in for unfinished scenes. The visual effects team at Weta Digital produced over 300 shots to merge Walker’s likeness onto his brothers, sometimes combining dialogue from previous recordings. The heartfelt ending—with Brian and Dom driving together before going their separate ways—has become one of the franchise’s most impactful and emotional scenes, often viewed as a tribute to Walker’s memory.

A potential comeback for Brian O’Conner is adding to a contentious trend in significant series, as they utilize posthumous digital performances – a topic that sparks ongoing discussion about where to draw the line. For instance, in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016), Grand Moff Tarkin, played by Peter Cushing, was re-created through a blend of motion capture, computer-generated imagery (CGI), and archival footage, many years after Cushing’s demise. Similarly, “The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) employed unused footage and digital editing to bring Carrie Fisher’s Leia back to the screen, three years following the actress’ passing.

In the movie “Alien: Romulus” from last year, Ian Holm’s appearance was digitally recreated as an android through AI technology and visual effects, with the consent of his estate. This decision stirred up controversy and ultimately resulted in more traditional practical effects being used for the film’s home version release.

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2025-06-30 00:31