Recently, the well-known film media personality Daniel Richtman revealed on his social software: "Fast and Furious 9" crew is getting Paul Walker's character Brian back to the film.
There are currently no official statements or media reports to confirm this, so the authenticity needs to be confirmed.
Daniel Richtman social software
But Van Diesel announced on social platforms early in the film's production that Jordana Brewster, who was absent from "Fast and Furious 8", would return to "Fast and Furious 9" to play "Donald's" sister Mia, while a small actor would play baby brian, causing some speculation.
Van Diesel also posted a photo of Paul's younger brother Cody Walker visiting the set of Fast and Furious 9 in August, which was seen by fans as a sign of Brian's return to the family.
Van Diesel and Paul's brother Cody Walker
However, the story of Fast and Furious 9 is currently in a secret stage, and there is no definite evidence to support any claims about Brian.
In the face of this incident, most netizens have left messages below, hoping that Universal Pictures will not do this. Most people think that the Slovaks are dead, excessive consumption of feelings, and disrespect for Paul Walker.
Brian, played by Paul Walker in Fast and Furious 7
Movielab also explored this issue through Ang Lee's new work "Twin Killers" in the article "Another Reflection Triggered by "Twin Killers: Digital De-Aging Technology".
With the development of visual effects and digital de-aging techniques, films began to be able to get rid of traditional makeup techniques to change the faces and ages of actors, even "life and death".
This makes people wonder, when the actor we love in our hearts is old or dead, what if we still want to see those faces on the screen?
Set photos of "Twin Killers"
Ang Lee, who promoted the movie "Twin Killers," said in an interview: "I know his face better than Will Smith. ”
Nowadays, more and more actors are leaving full body and face scans for their roles, and what these materials will be used for in the future, even after their deaths, makes us think.
Twin Killer visual effects
Kelly Fisher addressed George Lucas' lifetime achievement ceremony: "However, among your many titles, you still own my shaw rights, and every time I look in the mirror over the years, I have to send you some money." ”
When she finished saying this, she won the applause of the whole house. However, the joke at that time became the search for this moment.
Kelly Fisher at George Lucas' Lifetime Achievement Ceremony
On November 6, the new film "Looking for Jack" announced that it would use the "full body" cgi technology to "resurrect" the late movie star James Dean, and at the same time let another actor voice it, to achieve the effect of James Dean "starring" the film.
The incident caused constant controversy among netizens, and the production company claimed to be a tribute to the actor. Today, however, is this "resurrection" a homage or a blasphemy to the deceased?
Deceased movie star James Dean
Does the production company have the right to let the deceased actors be "resurrected" on the screen, and who can fully say that it is to listen to their own wishes, is it only "resurrection" that is our way of remembering?
It is reported that the first trailer of "Fast and Furious 9" is expected to be released as soon as December this year, when fans may be able to get the answer, and the film has been scheduled for release in North America on May 22.