Meadow Walker, daughter of the late actor Paul Walker, is set to honor her father’s legacy by appearing in the upcoming Fast and Furious movie.
“I was born into the Fast family thanks to my father. Meadow Walker commented: “I can’t believe I’m getting there now too.
Meadow Walker is paying tribute to her late father Paul Walker by appearing in the upcoming Fast and Furious movie.
Walker, 24, posted a behind-the-scenes photo of the next film’s development on Instagram Thursday morning, captioning it a “preview of my cameo in Fast X.”
“When I was a year old, the first fast began. Captioning a picture of myself on a monitor, “I grew up on set watching my dad, Vin, Jordana, Michelle, Chris, and others on the monitors.
“I was born into a fast family thanks to my dad. I’m still in shock that I’ll soon be joining them up there,” Meadow added in her caption. “With those who were there to witness my development.
Meadow, who previously starred in the first seven action films, lost her father Paul in a car accident in November 2013 at the age of 40. His brothers Caleb Walker and Cody Walker served as body doubles for his character Brian O. ‘Conner in Furious 7, which aired in 2015. This was his last film role.
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Meadow praised film producer Brandon Birtell, whom she described as “my dad’s best friend,” and Fast X director Louis Leterrier for “your kindness, patience, and support” throughout her involvement with the project.
Thank you for your generosity, tolerance, and support, @louisleterrierpro. I’m glad it’s just the beginning because I feel like you’ve been part of the family since the beginning. Special thanks to @bbortell who is now my closest friend because it wouldn’t be possible without you.
Meadow said: “I am so lucky to be able to honor my father’s legacy and share this with him forever x.”
On the ninth anniversary of her father’s death in November, Meadow had previously paid tribute to his memory in public. She posted a vintage black and white photo of herself and Paul bowling on Instagram.
Nine years without you. In her caption at the time, Meadow said: “I love you so much my darling. I love you Daddy,” she wrote on her Instagram Story.
Walker died more than a decade ago, but the next film in the Fast and Furious franchise incorporated nostalgic images of the actor into the trailer as it recapped the events of 2011’s Fast Five.
In the next film, Jason Momoa will play antagonist Dante Rey, the son of Fast Five villain Hernan Reyes, who, according to the film’s synopsis, “has spent the last 12 years hatching a plan to make Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) pay the ultimate price.”
Fast X hits theaters on May 19.
Meadow’s participation in “Fast X” not only marks her association with the franchise but also serves as a tribute to her father’s enduring legacy. With the film hitting theaters on May 19, fans will have a chance to witness Meadow’s cameo and celebrate the continuation of the Fast and Furious saga. It’s a poignant reminder that the “Fast” family goes beyond the screen, uniting both actors and fans in their love and admiration for Paul Walker and his remarkable contribution to the franchise.