Cody Walker, the brother of late actor Paul Walker, says he will not help revive Paul Walker’s character, Brian O’Conner, for the upcoming “Fast” franchise finale, “Fast Forever.” He also indicates that any decisions about the character’s return involve Paul Walker’s family rather than him.
Both outlets report that Cody Walker previously worked with the “Fast” production team following Paul Walker’s death, including helping complete “Furious 7.” However, he does not plan to take part in another on-screen portrayal of Brian O’Conner. The Washington Times adds that Cody Walker points questions about whether Brian returns to Paul Walker’s daughter, not to him, highlighting that ongoing involvement and authority within the family may differ from his earlier contributions.
Overall, the reports align on Cody Walker’s refusal to be involved in bringing Brian O’Conner back for the final installment, while they differ slightly in emphasis—Gizmodo focuses on the question of acting or portraying Paul Walker, while the Washington Times emphasizes who in the family would be responsible for such decisions.
