'Fast and Furious 7' News: Cody Walker Officially Signs Up For 'F&F 8;' To Play Jordana Brewster's New Love In The Movie? [VIDEO]
A new report that officially confirms Cody Walker's inclusion in the next installment of Fast and Furious, also revealed a picture of Cody on the set of Fast and Furious 7 holding hands and sharing an emotional moment with Jordana Brewster.
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There was already a buzz about Cody's role carrying on into the next movie, and not as Brian O'Connor (Paul Walker) but a completely new character. Judging by the picture that was revealed in the Mirror on June 28 -- which shows Cody cosying up to Brewster -- it seems like Cody's character will help her overcome Connor's death and also end up falling in love with her.
A production source had told MailOnline on June 2 that Cody would be coming on board for good. "Paul's character Brian O'Connor will be seen retiring, while his younger brother will join the crew," she said.
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So it seems like Walker's other brother Caleb might be filling in for Brian O'Connor, while Cody might actually be playing Connor's brother who take his place in the team after Connor's death.
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.
Fast and Furious 7 will take off from where Fast and Furious 6 left off. Wan took over the director's role from Justin Lin, who announced earlier in the year that he will step away from directing the franchise.
The cast for the seventh installment reprising their roles include Vin Diesel, Luke Evans, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris and Jordana Brewster. UFC Womens Bantam weight champion Ronda Rousey and ONG Bak star Tony Jaa will also star in the film.
The 40-year-old actor was halfway through filming Fast and Furious 7.
Fast and Furious 7 will hit theaters in April 2015.
Watch the trailer of Fast and Furious 6 here: