Paul Walker could have been cast as Clark Kent, the Man of Steel. The late actor’s manager, Matt Luber, and stunt double, Oakley Lehman, revealed in the 2018 documentary I Am Paul Walker that the Fast & Furious star walked away from a multi-million dollar deal.
Luber said in the doc, which recently aired on The CW, that Walker “was screen testing for Superman,” adding, “I think it was a $10 million deal, and he was the frontrunner.”
Lehman, who was also Walker’s childhood friend, said the actor “was up for it” and “knew he was thinking about doing it.”
“I knew he did not want to do three or four Superman [films] and be Superman for the rest of his life,” Lehman continued.
According to Luber, Walker was auditioning for the superhero role and donning the Superman costume when the actor decided it was not for him.
“‘I’ve got an ‘S’ on,...
Luber said in the doc, which recently aired on The CW, that Walker “was screen testing for Superman,” adding, “I think it was a $10 million deal, and he was the frontrunner.”
Lehman, who was also Walker’s childhood friend, said the actor “was up for it” and “knew he was thinking about doing it.”
“I knew he did not want to do three or four Superman [films] and be Superman for the rest of his life,” Lehman continued.
According to Luber, Walker was auditioning for the superhero role and donning the Superman costume when the actor decided it was not for him.
“‘I’ve got an ‘S’ on,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the untimely death of Paul Walker in a car accident. And while tributes poured in upon the tragic news and his Fast and the Furious character was given a touching sendoff in Furious 7, the real legacy may be within the family, as one of his surviving brothers has said daughter Meadow has “grabbed the torch” from him.
Speaking with People, Paul Walker’s brother, Cody – who, along with Caleb Walker, stood in as doubles to help Furious 7 wrap – said that Walker undoubtedly lives on through his daughter, Meadow. “She’s pursuing a career that’s extremely difficult, but she’s finding her own way and she’s landing success, and he’d be so proud of her.” He added that if he could tell his brother anything, he would say, “I’d want him to know that she has just grown...
Speaking with People, Paul Walker’s brother, Cody – who, along with Caleb Walker, stood in as doubles to help Furious 7 wrap – said that Walker undoubtedly lives on through his daughter, Meadow. “She’s pursuing a career that’s extremely difficult, but she’s finding her own way and she’s landing success, and he’d be so proud of her.” He added that if he could tell his brother anything, he would say, “I’d want him to know that she has just grown...
- 11/24/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Actor Paul Walker’s daughter, Meadow Walker is remembering the late ‘Fast and Furious’ star on what would have been his 50th birthday. Remembering her father, she called him her ‘guardian angel’. The 24-year-old penned an emotional tribute to her dad on Instagram alongside a sweet black and white photo of them together in a father-daughter moment.
“Happy birthday to my guardian angel. Thank you for your love, guidance, friendship, sunshine and for raising me to see all of the beauty in the world. You are the most kind, humble, generous and caring soul I know. You taught me at a young age to always treat everyone with respect, to do good and to take care of our planet. I love you and miss you every day.”
Meadow’s post comes after she honoured her father earlier this year by appearing in the latest ‘Fast and Furious’ movie. She also...
“Happy birthday to my guardian angel. Thank you for your love, guidance, friendship, sunshine and for raising me to see all of the beauty in the world. You are the most kind, humble, generous and caring soul I know. You taught me at a young age to always treat everyone with respect, to do good and to take care of our planet. I love you and miss you every day.”
Meadow’s post comes after she honoured her father earlier this year by appearing in the latest ‘Fast and Furious’ movie. She also...
- 9/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The director of Fast X has confirmed that Paul Walker’s Brian O’Conner is returning for the movie, but this is a huge mistake. The final scene of F9 heavily teased that Brian would be returning in some capacity, but the full extent of it was not known. Paul Walker tragically passed away in a car accident during the production of Furious 7 in November 2013. Production of Furious 7 was halted while Vin Diesel and the studio discussed the options on how to carry forward with Brian O’Conner in the franchise. Paul Walker’s brothers, Cody and Caleb Walker, stepped in to finish
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- 2/20/2023
- by Jeffrey Bowie Jr.
- TVovermind.com
The documentary I Am Paul Walker premiered earlier this year on television, but the Virgil Films docu has released a new trailer to coincide with its on demand debut. The new version, which will be approximately 30 minutes longer, will be released on November 30, the fifth anniversary of Walker’s death. A DVD will be released on December 4.
The docu features interviews with Walker’s family and friends who knew him best including Cody Walker, Caleb Walker, Ashlie Walker, Cheryl Walker, and Paul Walker III as well as Oakley Lehman, Dr. Michael Domeier and Manager Matt Lub. His Fast & Furious co-star Tyrese Gibson, director Rob Cohen, and director Wayne Kramer also appear.
Walker was a child actor before appearing in numerous films including Varsity Blues and She’s All That before becoming a breakout star in the blockbuster Fast & Furious franchise. The docu includes an extensive personal archive of...
The docu features interviews with Walker’s family and friends who knew him best including Cody Walker, Caleb Walker, Ashlie Walker, Cheryl Walker, and Paul Walker III as well as Oakley Lehman, Dr. Michael Domeier and Manager Matt Lub. His Fast & Furious co-star Tyrese Gibson, director Rob Cohen, and director Wayne Kramer also appear.
Walker was a child actor before appearing in numerous films including Varsity Blues and She’s All That before becoming a breakout star in the blockbuster Fast & Furious franchise. The docu includes an extensive personal archive of...
- 11/20/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Paul Walker‘s father is speaking out following his son’s tragic death nearly five years ago. In an interview that aired Thursday on Good Morning America, the late actor’s dad, Paul Walker III, along with his two brothers, Cody and Caleb Walker, discussed the Fast and Furious star’s life and how they’ve coped since his death.
- 8/2/2018
- by Alyssa Croezen
- ET Canada
"That guy made the best of every single minute." Paramount Network has debuted an official trailer for a documentary titled I Am Paul Walker, about the late actor who died in a car crash in 2013. The feature-length documentary is the latest from filmmaker Adrian Buitenhuis, who also made the docs I Am Heath Ledger and I Am Sam Kinison previously. We're breaking our rule of not covering any TV, only because this is a film about an actor and it's still a real film though it's premiering on a TV network. The doc features appearances by Fast and Furious actor Tyrese Gibson and director Rob Cohen, director Wayne Kramer, family members Cody Walker, Caleb Walker, Ashlie Walker, Cheryl Walker, and Paul Walker III; Oakley Lehman, Dr. Michael Domeier, plus his manager Matt Luber. This looks like a very emotional remembrance. Here's the official trailer for Adrian Buitenhuis' documentary I Am Paul Walker,...
- 7/27/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Paramount Network has released the first trailer for their upcoming documentary I Am Paul Walker which will honor the life of actor Paul Walker. It will chronicle "the charismatic and massively popular movie star whose life was tragically cut short in a car accident that devastated his fans, family, and friends."
In the documentary, Walker’s family opens up for the first time to share untold stories and never-before-seen family footage of the actor growing up and show the kind of life that he lived.
I Am Paul Walker is a feature-length documentary exploring the life and legacy of the Southern California native who cut his teeth as a child actor before breaking out in the blockbuster Fast and Furious movie franchise. Featuring interviews with those who knew Paul best both professionally and personally, I Am Paul Walker explores Paul’s private side alongside a wildly successful film career. His devotion to his family,...
In the documentary, Walker’s family opens up for the first time to share untold stories and never-before-seen family footage of the actor growing up and show the kind of life that he lived.
I Am Paul Walker is a feature-length documentary exploring the life and legacy of the Southern California native who cut his teeth as a child actor before breaking out in the blockbuster Fast and Furious movie franchise. Featuring interviews with those who knew Paul best both professionally and personally, I Am Paul Walker explores Paul’s private side alongside a wildly successful film career. His devotion to his family,...
- 7/27/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The untimely death of Paul Walker was a tragedy for his friends, family members and fans. For those who had been working with him on Furious 7, it also posed an additional challenge. How could they handle the loss of the young actor with dignity, while also showing respect to Brian O'Connor, the character he originated in the series? Everyone who saw Furious 7 would likely agree that the filmmakers came up with a slightly different take on things to allow Brian O'Connor to make a graceful exit, one that pleased fans while allowing them to shed a tear or two for Walker. Paul's brothers Cody and Caleb helped out, stepping in to help complete his scenes in the movie. Now Cody and Caleb Walker have talked with Vin Diesel about the possibility of Brian O'Connor...
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- 9/19/2016
- by Peter Martin
- Movies.com
Caleb and Cody Walker, who stood in for Paul on unfinished scenes on the seventh movie, say they have discussed further appearances with Vin Diesel
Brian O’Connor, the character presumed to be written out of the Fast & Furious movie franchise following the death of the actor who played him, may yet return for future films, Paul Walker’s brothers have revealed.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Cody and Caleb Walker, who stood in for Paul in some scenes in Fast & Furious 7 following the actor’s death in a car accident in November 2013, said they had discussed the possibility with franchise creator and star Vin Diesel.
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Brian O’Connor, the character presumed to be written out of the Fast & Furious movie franchise following the death of the actor who played him, may yet return for future films, Paul Walker’s brothers have revealed.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Cody and Caleb Walker, who stood in for Paul in some scenes in Fast & Furious 7 following the actor’s death in a car accident in November 2013, said they had discussed the possibility with franchise creator and star Vin Diesel.
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- 9/19/2016
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
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A future Fast & Furious movie might just see a return for Paul Walker's Brian O'Conner, Caleb Walker has revealed...
The tragic death of Paul Walker, half way through production of Fast & Furious 7, not unreasonably has led to the assumption that his character in the films, Brian O’Conner, would be retired from the series. The ending of Fast & Furious 7 – a film dedicated to Walker – worked hard to give the actor and character a fitting send off.
It was with the help of Paul Walker’s brothers, Caleb and Cody, that crucial scenes were finished to allow Fast & Furious 7 to eventually be completed with Brian O’Conner still a part of the film. And Caleb Walker has now revealed that there’s talk of a plan to bring Brian O’Conner back in a future Fast & Furious movie.
Caleb Walker, chatting to Entertainment Tonight in the Us,...
A future Fast & Furious movie might just see a return for Paul Walker's Brian O'Conner, Caleb Walker has revealed...
The tragic death of Paul Walker, half way through production of Fast & Furious 7, not unreasonably has led to the assumption that his character in the films, Brian O’Conner, would be retired from the series. The ending of Fast & Furious 7 – a film dedicated to Walker – worked hard to give the actor and character a fitting send off.
It was with the help of Paul Walker’s brothers, Caleb and Cody, that crucial scenes were finished to allow Fast & Furious 7 to eventually be completed with Brian O’Conner still a part of the film. And Caleb Walker has now revealed that there’s talk of a plan to bring Brian O’Conner back in a future Fast & Furious movie.
Caleb Walker, chatting to Entertainment Tonight in the Us,...
- 9/19/2016
- Den of Geek
Paul Walker was still filming the seventh installment in the Fast and the Furious franchise when he died. To finish the film, his brothers Caleb Walker and Cody Walker stepped in - doubling for the actor in critical scenes to help finish his storyline. Now, nearly three years later, the Walker brothers say that experience helped them grieve their loss. "We got to understand more about Paul, and what he was all about," Caleb told Cameron Mathison in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. "We had to share Paul with a lot of people, in a weird way. He was gone a lot,...
- 9/16/2016
- by Dave Quinn, @NineDaves
- PEOPLE.com
Paul Walker was still filming the seventh installment in the Fast and the Furious franchise when he died. To finish the film, his brothers Caleb Walker and Cody Walker stepped in - doubling for the actor in critical scenes to help finish his storyline. Now, nearly three years later, the Walker brothers say that experience helped them grieve their loss. "We got to understand more about Paul, and what he was all about," Caleb told Cameron Mathison in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. "We had to share Paul with a lot of people, in a weird way. He was gone a lot,...
- 9/16/2016
- by Dave Quinn, @NineDaves
- PEOPLE.com
Fast & Furious 7 surprised everyone when it became one of the highest-grossing movies of all time earlier this year, which obviously means an eighth instalment is on its way.
The world can't get enough of Dominic Toretto and his gang, who have grown from simple street racers to heist kings in a Mission: Impossible-Ocean's Eleven hybrid.
Fast 8 will be released worldwide on April 14, 2017, but fans are already searching for the latest updates. So here's everything we know so far, with the newest information right at the top...
It will kick off "one last" trilogy of films
Vin Diesel revealed to his fans on Facebook that Furious 8 intends to begin a new trilogy of films, that will ultimately end the franchise altogether with Furious 10.
He said: "Universal has been so good to me and so trusting of the vision… they have been like family… I promised the studio...
The world can't get enough of Dominic Toretto and his gang, who have grown from simple street racers to heist kings in a Mission: Impossible-Ocean's Eleven hybrid.
Fast 8 will be released worldwide on April 14, 2017, but fans are already searching for the latest updates. So here's everything we know so far, with the newest information right at the top...
It will kick off "one last" trilogy of films
Vin Diesel revealed to his fans on Facebook that Furious 8 intends to begin a new trilogy of films, that will ultimately end the franchise altogether with Furious 10.
He said: "Universal has been so good to me and so trusting of the vision… they have been like family… I promised the studio...
- 9/28/2015
- Digital Spy
Fast & Furious 7 surprised everyone when it became one of the highest-grossing movies of all time earlier this year, which obviously means an eighth instalment is on its way.
The world can't get enough of Dominic Toretto and his gang, who have grown from simple street racers to heist kings in a Mission: Impossible-Ocean's Eleven hybrid.
Furious 8 will be released worldwide on April 14, 2017, but fans are already searching for the latest updates. So here's everything we know so far, with the newest information right at the top...
Could Eva Mendes make a long-awaited return?
Inside sources have claimed that Mendes may make a comeback in Furious 8 as agent Monica Fuentes.
Monica was a main character in 2 Fast 2 Furious, but made a post-credits cameo in Fast Five. Reports claim that she might team up with Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Dom (Vin Diesel) to take on a new villain in New York.
The world can't get enough of Dominic Toretto and his gang, who have grown from simple street racers to heist kings in a Mission: Impossible-Ocean's Eleven hybrid.
Furious 8 will be released worldwide on April 14, 2017, but fans are already searching for the latest updates. So here's everything we know so far, with the newest information right at the top...
Could Eva Mendes make a long-awaited return?
Inside sources have claimed that Mendes may make a comeback in Furious 8 as agent Monica Fuentes.
Monica was a main character in 2 Fast 2 Furious, but made a post-credits cameo in Fast Five. Reports claim that she might team up with Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Dom (Vin Diesel) to take on a new villain in New York.
- 7/21/2015
- Digital Spy
Following in his brother's footsteps. Cody Walker, the younger brother of the late Paul Walker, officially booked his first feature film role. Cody, 27, made his first appearance on the big screen earlier this year, when he made a cameo in his brother's stead in Furious 7 following Paul's untimely death in November 2013. Cody and brother Caleb Walker famously stepped in to finish Paul's work after he was killed in a car crash at the age of 40. Photos: Paul Walker: His Life In Photos Following his Fast & Furious [...]...
- 7/16/2015
- Us Weekly
Paul Walker would have been proud of Furious 7, his final film, says his brother, Cody Walker. The 26-year-old made his comments in a recent interview with E! News. He and Paul's other brother, Caleb Walker, 37, worked as stand-ins and body doubles for the actor in the movie. which was still in production when the actor died at age 40 in a car crash on Nov. 30, 2013. "Of course [he'd be proud]. It's the best one yet, there's no doubt," Cody told E! News' Ali Fedotowsky, regarding the film. "It was a bit of a rollercoaster being part of that, but I got to do it with Caleb…that made it an easier process." Paul had formed strong friendships with many of his cast...
- 4/29/2015
- E! Online
Fast & Furious 7 has unveiled a new tribute to Paul Walker.
The music video for Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth's 'See You Again' - taken from the film's soundtrack - features a montage of clips of Paul as Brian O'Conner.
The music video also features the final scenes for Paul's character in Fast & Furious 7, which has scored the fourth highest opening weekend of all time.
The cast of Fast & Furious 7 recently sat down with Digital Spy to discuss the latest instalment of the franchise and why they had to give Paul a beautiful goodbye.
Cody and Caleb Walker were enlisted to help producers fill incomplete scenes left following the death of their brother in November 2013.
It has been reported that Cody is engaged in talks with Paul's manager Matt Luber to kickstart his own acting career.
Watch the Fast & Furious 7 cast discuss their emotional goodbye to...
The music video for Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth's 'See You Again' - taken from the film's soundtrack - features a montage of clips of Paul as Brian O'Conner.
The music video also features the final scenes for Paul's character in Fast & Furious 7, which has scored the fourth highest opening weekend of all time.
The cast of Fast & Furious 7 recently sat down with Digital Spy to discuss the latest instalment of the franchise and why they had to give Paul a beautiful goodbye.
Cody and Caleb Walker were enlisted to help producers fill incomplete scenes left following the death of their brother in November 2013.
It has been reported that Cody is engaged in talks with Paul's manager Matt Luber to kickstart his own acting career.
Watch the Fast & Furious 7 cast discuss their emotional goodbye to...
- 4/6/2015
- Digital Spy
Furious 7 is going to be a massive hit, it just will be, but that doesn't mean there isn't still a lot riding on the film's world premiere tonight, especially for those who adored franchise star Paul Walker. Which is basically everyone who worked with him. "I haven't seen the film in full. I've seen bits and pieces while working on post-production," Cody Walker, who along with brother Caleb Walker worked as a stand-in and body double on the film after Paul's death in a car crash on Nov. 30, 2013. "To be honest, I'm a little nervous to see the completed project from an emotional standpoint," Cody admits. "We'll be watching it for the first time...
- 4/2/2015
- E! Online
Furious 7, which opens in theaters this weekend, is a slam-bang, non-stop action flick with outrageous stunts, crowd-pleasing one-liners, and some deliriously over-the-top scenarios (a car drives through not one, but three buildings at one point). But don’t be surprised if you leave the car caper a little misty-eyed. Honestly, don’t be surprised if you leave in a full stream of tears. That’s because the film pays a touching, heartfelt tribute to one of the saga’s original family members, Paul Walker.
Walker — who tragically passed away at the all-too-young age of 40 in a car accident in 2013 — gets the send-off he so richly deserves in what marks his final film. Not only does Walker’s character Brian O’Connor get the full action hero treatment (he has more than a few jaw-dropping sequences that will bring fans to their feet), but the film is dedicated to the memory of the actor.
Walker — who tragically passed away at the all-too-young age of 40 in a car accident in 2013 — gets the send-off he so richly deserves in what marks his final film. Not only does Walker’s character Brian O’Connor get the full action hero treatment (he has more than a few jaw-dropping sequences that will bring fans to their feet), but the film is dedicated to the memory of the actor.
- 4/1/2015
- by Aly Semigran
- TheFabLife - Movies
Furious 7, which opens in theaters this weekend, is a slam-bang, non-stop action flick with outrageous stunts, crowd-pleasing one-liners, and some deliriously over-the-top scenarios (a car drives through not one, but three buildings at one point). But don’t be surprised if you leave the car caper a little misty-eyed. Honestly, don’t be surprised if you leave in a full stream of tears. That’s because the film pays a touching, heartfelt tribute to one of the saga’s original family members, Paul Walker.
Walker — who tragically passed away at the all-too-young age of 40 in a car accident in 2013 — gets the send-off he so richly deserves in what marks his final film. Not only does Walker’s character Brian O’Connor get the full action hero treatment (he has more than a few jaw-dropping sequences that will bring fans to their feet), but the film is dedicated to the memory of the actor.
Walker — who tragically passed away at the all-too-young age of 40 in a car accident in 2013 — gets the send-off he so richly deserves in what marks his final film. Not only does Walker’s character Brian O’Connor get the full action hero treatment (he has more than a few jaw-dropping sequences that will bring fans to their feet), but the film is dedicated to the memory of the actor.
- 4/1/2015
- by Aly Semigran
- VH1.com
Vin Diesel is still grieving over the loss of his "brother," Paul Walker. The "Furious 7" star recently opened up to Variety, where he detailed the last conversation he ever had with the father-of-one, and revealed what it was like continuing with the "Fast & Furious" franchise after Walker's tragic death. While talking about a scene in the movie where Vin's character Dominic Toretto's laying seemingly lifeless on the ground after trying to save his friends, Diesel said he thought about what would happened if he died in real life. "These action films can be very dangerous, no matter what anyone tells you," the actor explained. "I started to think, 'What would happen to Paul Walker if I died?'" The moment left the action star in a daze, so after shooting the scene, he went over to chat with his costar about the intense moment on set. "If I do die,...
- 3/24/2015
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
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