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Vin Diesel opened up about his special bond with Meadow Walker, Paul Walker’s daughter, saying he would die for her and praising her presence at events like the Fast & Furious 25th anniversary celebration and Cannes 2026. Diesel, Meadow’s godfather, has supported her since Paul Walker’s death and described Meadow as a blessing in his life.
Jordana Brewster looks back at the unlikely 1990s audition that launched The Fast and the Furious, detailing Mia Toretto’s creation, her racing-boot camp experience, and the on-screen chemistry with Paul Walker. She praises Rob Cohen’s multi-threaded storytelling, notes the franchise’s evolution under Justin Lin, and reflects on the film’s Cannes 25th-anniversary restoration as a validation of its enduring legacy—plus a hint that she may return for future installments as the series continues to expand.
At a Los Angeles event marking the Fast & Furious 25th anniversary, Vin Diesel opened up about his deep, ongoing bond with Meadow Walker, Paul Walker’s daughter. He said Meadow’s presence at the screening helped him get through the red carpet moment, calling her “a blessing” and stating, “I would die for her.” Meadow has long been part of Diesel’s family, including serving as his goddaughter, and even cameoed in Fast X. The franchise continues to honor Paul Walker’s memory through archival footage and tributes.
Vin Diesel delivered an eight-minute, tearful tribute to Paul Walker at LA's 25th‑anniversary screening of The Fast and the Furious, with Meadow Walker in attendance; he recalled their brotherhood, noted his 91-year-old father attended, and teased Fast Forever (2028), as the celebration also marks a new Universal ride, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.
Scott Eastwood spoke about the grief from his girlfriend Jewel Brangman's 2014 death in a car crash caused by a recalled airbag. He was filming at the time and couldn’t return home, which delayed his mourning, and he noted how losing Paul Walker during filming added to the process and affected his ability to grieve and date moving forward.
At Cannes for the Fast & Furious 25th anniversary salute, Jordana Brewster reflects on the franchise’s longevity, honors Paul Walker with Meadow Walker in attendance, and discusses Vin Diesel’s plan to extend the universe with ‘Fast Forever’ (due in 2028) plus a Peacock TV series, while considering Mia’s arc and Brewster’s own upcoming projects.
At a Cannes midnight screening of The Fast and the Furious, Vin Diesel cried while honoring his late co-star Paul Walker as a brother, recalled Walker’s daughter and Meadow Walker’s strength, and led a four-minute standing ovation as the festival celebrated the film’s 25-year legacy and teased a 2028 finale.
At the Cannes Film Festival, The Fast and the Furious marks its 25th anniversary with a photo call featuring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster and Meadow Walker; the festival is also staging a midnight screening of the original film amid a lineup light on Hollywood blockbusters, highlighting the franchise’s $7+ billion box office legacy and an eleventh film, Fast Forever, planned for 2028.
Universal has officially dated the next Fast & Furious film, Fast Forever, for March 17, 2028, with Vin Diesel announcing the news on Instagram alongside a photo of Paul Walker, underscoring the franchise’s enduring legacy.
Despite being the most derided film in the Fast & Furious franchise, 2 Fast 2 Furious is praised for its tangible textures, vibrant visuals, and the chemistry between Paul Walker and Tyrese Gibson, making it arguably the best in the series despite its reputation as the franchise's ugly duckling.
Vin Diesel announced that Fast X: Part 2 will be released in April 2027, returning to street racing and reuniting Dom with the late Paul Walker's character, Brian O'Conner, in the franchise's conclusion.
Vin Diesel announced that 'Fast X: Part 2' will feature the return of Paul Walker's character Brian O'Conner, with the franchise aiming to bring back familiar faces and focus on a heartfelt finale, possibly using CGI to resurrect Walker's character after his death in 2013.
Vin Diesel announced that Fast & Furious 11 will be released in April 2027 and will feature the return of Paul Walker’s character, Brian O’Conner, using advanced technology to bring him back since his death in 2013. The film aims to return to its roots with street racing and Los Angeles settings.
Vin Diesel hinted that Paul Walker's character might return through digital means for 'Fast and Furious 11,' scheduled for release in April 2027, with Diesel emphasizing a return to Los Angeles, street racing, and reuniting Dom and Brian O’Conner.
A 1967 Chevy II Nova Sport Coupe, once owned by "Fast and Furious" star Paul Walker, is up for sale on Bring a Trailer. The car, modified by Year One after the production of "2 Fast 2 Furious," features a 6.0-liter V-8 engine, a Porsche-inspired Slate Gray paint, and various chassis upgrades. Walker, known for his diverse car collection, had acquired this muscle car in 2004, showcasing his varied automotive interests.