Although nothing is set in stone yet, according to The Wrap, Universal is currently considering scrapping production that was already completed on Fast & Furious 7 prior to the tragic death of franchise star Paul Walker, and restarting filming entirely with his character written out of the story. From the report:
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This solution really would make the most sense. Though it's been reported that many of Walker's key scenes had already been filmed, but there was still a lot left to shoot—and a rewrite at this stage to write out his character without a proper send off wouldn't make sense considering how important he was to the franchise. If the studio is covered by insurance, this option seems the most respectful to both Walker and the fans.
Once again, though, nothing has been officially decided yet—in fact, the only thing that Universal has revealed is that production on the film has officially shut down for the time being as they decide how to move forward. According to a statement:
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We'll keep you updated on this story as it develops.
[via Indiewire]
