Meet the guys who filled in for Paul Walker in 'Furious 7'
Paul would be proud of the outcome, we are sure he will be smiling wherever he is, says director of the film
Paul would be proud of the outcome, we are sure he will be smiling wherever he is, said the director.
'Fast and Furious 7' has zoomed off with some record-breaking numbers. However, it's debatable whether the film did well on its merit, or whether it was all just a perfect send-off to Paul Walker, reported MENSXP.
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Paul Walker passed away in a tragic car accident in November 2013, leaving several scenes in the movie incomplete. Furious 7 would not have been possible without the late actor’s brothers, who took the wheel soon after his tragic and sudden death.
Paul was a big part of the Fast and Furious family and the makers thought of giving him and his character 'Brian O'Connor', a proper send off in the movie. A special CGI team and four body doubles were hired to shoot his scenes in the film.
Cody Walker, Paul’s youngest brother, agreed to lend his body as a double to replace that of his brother. He stepped in as a base for Paul’s CGI image to be mapped over.
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Cody is the youngest of the three Walker brothers, who not only shares a striking resemblance to his late brother in height and build, but also shares his ideas and passion for philanthropy.
He is also a licensed paramedic, who worked his way through school by working on an ambulance as an EMT. A few reports state that he also worked as a movie stuntman. Cody has made several appearances on talk shows and has let fans in on their lives post Paul’s demise.
However, Cody Walker wasn't the only one to fill in Paul's shoes. Paul’s older brother Caleb also filled in for a few action scenes.
Neither Cody nor Caleb had any prior acting experience. Director James Wan paired them with actor John Brotherton, who'd already been cast as another character in Furious 7 to help them.
"They’d never been in front of the cameras before," Wan told Variety Magazine. "Those poor guys went through a crash course in knowing how to perform for the camera. It was a whole different world for them and I think they had new found respect for what their brother did."
Read: Paul Walker's 'Furious 7' send off
The director said that it was a ‘bittersweet’ experience filming the movie. However he strongly believes that Paul would be proud of the outcome.
PHOTOS: MENSXP
Read: Paul Walker's 'Fast and Furious' car to be auctioned
Paul Walker passed away in a tragic car accident in November 2013, leaving several scenes in the movie incomplete. Furious 7 would not have been possible without the late actor’s brothers, who took the wheel soon after his tragic and sudden death.
Paul was a big part of the Fast and Furious family and the makers thought of giving him and his character 'Brian O'Connor', a proper send off in the movie. A special CGI team and four body doubles were hired to shoot his scenes in the film.
Cody Walker, Paul’s youngest brother, agreed to lend his body as a double to replace that of his brother. He stepped in as a base for Paul’s CGI image to be mapped over.
Read: Movie Review: Fast and Furious 7 - save the best for last
Cody is the youngest of the three Walker brothers, who not only shares a striking resemblance to his late brother in height and build, but also shares his ideas and passion for philanthropy.
He is also a licensed paramedic, who worked his way through school by working on an ambulance as an EMT. A few reports state that he also worked as a movie stuntman. Cody has made several appearances on talk shows and has let fans in on their lives post Paul’s demise.
However, Cody Walker wasn't the only one to fill in Paul's shoes. Paul’s older brother Caleb also filled in for a few action scenes.
Neither Cody nor Caleb had any prior acting experience. Director James Wan paired them with actor John Brotherton, who'd already been cast as another character in Furious 7 to help them.
"They’d never been in front of the cameras before," Wan told Variety Magazine. "Those poor guys went through a crash course in knowing how to perform for the camera. It was a whole different world for them and I think they had new found respect for what their brother did."
Read: Paul Walker's 'Furious 7' send off
The director said that it was a ‘bittersweet’ experience filming the movie. However he strongly believes that Paul would be proud of the outcome.
PHOTOS: MENSXP