Vin Diesel Hints at Potential Role for Paul Walker’s Daughter, Meadow, in Fast and Furious Franchise
Vin Diesel, one of the original stars of the Fast and Furious franchise, has suggested that Paul Walker’s daughter, Meadow Walker, may one day join the film series. Diesel’s comment comes ahead of the anticipated release of Fast and Furious 9, sparking excitement among fans about a possible appearance by the late actor’s daughter in future installments.
Paul Walker, who portrayed Brian O’Conner in the beloved franchise, tragically passed away in a car accident in 2013 at the age of 40. Meadow was only 14 at the time of her father’s death, which occurred while Walker was filming Fast and Furious 7. The production was halted for five months as the cast and crew mourned the loss of their friend and co-star.
To complete the film, Walker’s brothers, Cody and Caleb, stepped in with the help of CGI technology to finish his character’s final scenes, ultimately culminating in a heartfelt farewell as Walker’s character drove off into the sunset.
Recently, in an interview with E! Entertainment, Diesel was asked whether Meadow, now a successful 22-year-old model who has walked for prestigious fashion houses such as Givenchy, might make her debut in a future Fast and Furious film. The actor responded, “I would not count anything out,” and hinted at upcoming possibilities for Fast 10, saying, “Without giving you all of the secrets of Fast 10, let’s just say nothing’s ruled out.”
Diesel also reflected on the profound bond he shared with Walker, both on and off-screen. “When the tragedy happened back in 2013, we stopped filming Furious 7 for about five months because we were wrapping our heads around what we were going to do while mourning,” Diesel shared. “The studio accepted a bold decision, which was to allow the character to exist in our mythology.”
Diesel emphasized the importance of honoring Walker’s legacy, saying, “To end that alone [without Walker], you have to honor that. On a personal level, we started this franchise together. Alongside us starting the franchise, we started a brotherhood. Our brotherhood will outlast the franchise.”
Diesel’s hint about Meadow potentially joining Fast and Furious is a touching nod to Walker’s memory, underscoring the deep connections that transcend the film series itself.
In other news, Diesel has been stirring up rumors of a possible role in James Cameron’s upcoming Avatar sequels, leaving fans curious about his next big-screen adventure.