Rumors about Dwayne Johnson, who plays Detective Luke Hobbs in Furious 7, quitting the franchise after this instalment are aswirl.

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A new report reiterated that Johnson might be quitting the franchise. Johnson recently spoke to Mid-Day about making the movie after Paul Walker's death. He spoke about the dilemma that faced them about how to finish the film.

"It was one of the most difficult things we had all gone through. It affected the movie in that it completely shut it down, which was the right and appropriate thing to do," he said. "You're left with, 'What do we do next? What's the most appropriate step? What's the most respectful step?'"

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He went on to add that he feels they approached the predicament in the best way possible, by taking some time off to recollect their composure, and then respectfully finishing the project Walker was part of.

"We did what I feel was the best thing, which was create a little bit of space, make a little bit of time and regroup, pull our wagons back and then move forward with how we're going to make the best movie possible, with the intention of respecting Paul and his legacy," he said.

Despite Walker's sudden death, and the impediments it spurred, the team has pulled itself together quite beautifully -- while still reeling from the tragedy -- and helped complete the film. Until recently there was little certainty on how Walker's character be bid adieu on the movie, and actors like Jordanna Brewster, who plays Mia, Connor's lover in the film, had suggested that it will be "bittersweet."

But new reports revealed that the character will be given a happy send-off as opposed to what most believed, that he would be killed off in a car crash. Walker's younger brothers Cody and Caleb Walker stepped in to help complete Connor's character arc. Cody has also signed on to play a new character in the Fast and Furious 8.

If Brian will indeed receive a smooth exit and not one in a car crash as was being suspected, it seems like Caleb, the older of the two brothers will be playing Walker's part. Perhaps, Caleb will help conclude Brian's arc in the movie, while Cody plays the part of his brother.

The movie has mostly been shot in Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles.

Furious 7 will hit theaters in April 3, 2015.

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