'Fast & Furious 7' News: Emotional Tribute to Paul Walker Features Wiz Khalifa Song
Fans of the "Fast & Furious" franchise will be treated to an emotional musical tribute to Paul Walker at the end of the seventh film.
When "Furious 7" debuts in theaters April 3, fans of the series will witness a montage of the late Paul Walker during the credits at the end of the film while Wiz Khalifa's "See You Again," featuring Charlie Puth, plays in the background.
The emotion-filled tribute is dedicated to Walker, who was killed in a car accident in November 2013, halfway towards finishing the seventh film in the franchise. The film was completed posthumously, with Walker's brothers Caleb and Cody serving as stand-ins for the actor's remaining scenes.
Get Our Latest News for FREE
"In some ways, this was the hardest movie I've ever had to do," Walker's co-star, Vin Diesel said during a fan screening for the movie. "The relationships you see in the film are so real. When the tragedy happened ... I lost my friend. I lost my brother."
"See You Again," penned by Khalifa, has already received critical acclaim for its lyrics and composition. Available for download on Spotify, it is gearing up to become the top song of the summer.
"Furious & Furious 7," which was shortened to "Furious 7" in reference to the missing half of the Toretto – O'Connor duo, will feature a returning cast composed of Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, and Elsa Pataky. New characters will be introduced as well, including Jason Statham, Kurt Russel, Ronda Rousey, and Djimon Hounsou.
Jason Statham will be playing villain Deckard Shaw, who goes after the team to avenge the death of his brother, Owen Shaw (Luke Evans) from the previous film.
