Who Is Cody Walker? Paul Walker’s Lookalike Brother

Who Is Cody Walker? Paul Walker’s Lookalike Brother Asked To Play Brian O'Connor In Final Scenes Of ‘Fast And Furious 7’

 

Actors Paul Walker (left), Vin Diesel (center) and Tyrese Gibson pose at the world premiere of "Fast Five" in 2011. Paul Walker’s younger brother, Cody Walker, was asked to finish the latest installment of the “Fast and Furious” franchise after Paul Walker’s untimely death put production of the film on hold. Reuters 

If the rumors are true, Cody Walker, the late Paul Walker’s younger brother, could play Brian O’Connor in the final scenes of “Fast and the Furious 7,” bringing the film to fruition. The 25-year-old, who resembles his older brother in some ways, has yet to accept the role, but various media outlets are reporting that the offer is on the table.

Universal Pictures immediately stopped filming the latest “Fast and Furious” film after 40-year-old Paul Walker’s untimely death put production in limbo, but it seems the movie will eventually see the light of day. Whether producers are still aiming for a July 11, 2014, release date is unknown.
The Daily Mail reports that movie executives reached out to Cody Walker, who has similar features and hair color to his late brother, to ask if he would finish the film in his brother’s stead. A source close to the production team told the Daily Mail that producers met several times after Paul Walker’s death. “They soon realized they needed someone who looked like Paul to finish the movie and that's when they approached his nearly identical brother, Cody,” the source reportedly told Daily Mail.
The source said Cody Walker would work as a Brian O’Connor stand-in because filmed from a distance or from behind, he would look the part. The source also said that any close-ups could be fixed with computer-generated imagery, to make Cody Walker look even more like his brother.
“If Cody agrees it's because he wants to honor his brother's memory,” the source said. “There are many details that still need to be worked out, but right now the family and cast and crew are all still grieving.”
After much talk of whether the seventh installment of the “Fast and Furious” franchise would continue shooting, it appears as if executives will continue with the film despite Paul Walker’s sudden and tragic death late last month, although little information is known beyond that.
What do we know so far about the late actor’s brother, Cody Walker? According to Fox News, Cody Walker lives in Oregon and has previously worked in motion pictures as a stuntman. He is currently in Los Angeles to be with his mother after Paul Walker’s death

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‘Fast & Furious’ Director: Production Will Go On After Paul Walker’s Death

The making of ‘Fast & Furious 7′ has hit a standstill as the cast and crew struggle to cope with Paul’s death, but in an interview on Dec. 6, the movie’s director assured fans that the project was NOT being abandoned.

It’s completely understandable that the making of Fast & Furious 7 was shut down in the wake of Paul Walker‘s sudden death. But if the entire movie were scrapped, it’d just add more negativity to Paul’s already tragic end. Thankfully, the movie’s director James Wan put on a strong face on Dec. 6 and affirmed that production will go on.

James Wan: ‘Fast & Furious 7′ Will Go On

James first reiterated that everyone involved with the Fast movies is just heartbroken by Paul’s passing. “They’re pretty sad and very somber, but we are dealing with it,” the director told TMZ.


Then, when James was asked if production on the upcoming movie would continue, he resolutely stated, “Yes,” multiple times.
He didn’t give any indication on how he and the producers and writers plan on dealing with Paul’s death in the movie, but it’s clear that their options are limited. Paul was in the middle of filming scenes when his life was tragically taken, so the makers of Fast could either write his death into the existing plot, or scrap the entire story and start fresh. Personally, we just hope they find a way to truly honor Paul in the movie.

‘Fast & Furious 7′ Production Halted

James’ positive show of solidarity comes just two days after Universal Pictures announced that production on Fast & Furious 7 was being put on hold. They made the announcement in a somber statement:

Right now, all of us at Universal are dedicated to providing support to Paul’s immediate family and our extended Fast & Furious family of cast, crew and filmmakers. At this time we feel it is our responsibility to shut down production on Fast & Furious 7 for a period of time so we can assess all options available to move forward with the franchise.

We can’t imagine the Fast movies without Paul, but scrapping the seventh installment wouldn’t be the right decision — it wouldn’t be keeping with Paul’s spirit and passion. If production does go on, at least the filmmakers will be able to make sure the franchise’s fans remember Paul in the right light.
What do you think, HollywoodLifers? Is it good that Fast & Furious 7 is still going to be made?

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