Vin Diesel Hints at Paul Walker's Return for 'Fast and Furious 11'
Vin Dieselrevealed that the latePaul Walkerwill return forFast and Furious 11.
Varietyreports that the actor made a short appearance at a car enthusiast event in Pomona, California with co-stars Tyrese Gibson and Cody Walker. He told fans, 'The studio said to me, 'Vin, can we please have the finale of 'Fast and Furious' [in] April 2027?''
Diesel continued, 'I said, 'Under three conditions.' First, is to bring the franchise back to L.A.! The second thing was to return to the car culture, to the street racing! The third thing was reuniting Dom and Brian O'Conner.'
No additional details were confirmed, leaving many to question how exactly they will be involving the late actor in the upcoming film. Walker died in 2013 from a car crash, with his lastFast and Furiousappearance dating back to 2015'sFurious 7.
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