'Fast and Furious 7' Spoilers: Film Sticking to Original Release Date Despite Paul Walker Death and Production Delays? [VIDEO]
Fast and Furious 7 is sticking to its original date of release, July 11 2014, despite rumors that it might be pushed because of Paul Walker's death.
According to a new report, Universal Studios will not be pushing the release date on account of production delays after Walker's death, the filmmakers intend on meeting the deadline, they initially decided on.
It was also recently reported that Paul Walker's younger brother Cody may take on the deceased actor's role in Fast and Furious 7 because of their physical resemblance.
It was being rumored that Justin Bieber was also being considered to fill in for Walker, but that seems to be a hoax.
Meadow, Walker's grieving daughter was invited by Bieber to the premiere of his new film, Believe, in L.A. on Dec. 18. Meadow arrived in the same vehicle as Bieber at the event but did not walk the red carpet.
"Meadow's heartbroken and grieving but she's showing an incredible amount of strength," a source told HollywoodLife. "Everyone is amazed by how strong she is. Her family is all focused on looking after her and protecting her, but she's actually helping them."
Walker died on Nov. 30 in a car crash in Santa Clarita, Calif. He was the passenger in a car being driven by his friend, race car driver Roger Rodas, who also died in the accident. The speeding car hit a tree and instantly burst into flames, causing both the actor and Rodas to die on the spot. The actor was headed home after attending a charity event for his foundation, Reach Out Worldwide.
Watch a tribute to the actor by the Fast and Furious franchise:
