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The firstFast and Furiousflick is the ultimate thrill ride of a movie! It doesn’t shy away from outrageous stunts and action sequences.
From insane car chases to defying physics with ramps and explosions, eachF&Ffilm delivers pure entertainment with a focus on spectacle. But what really make the movies shine is the awesome duo of Paul Walker and Vin Diesel.
But, imagineFast and Furiouswithout Walker’s Brian O’Conner? Believe it or not, it almost happened. As the tenth installment of the high-octane series gears up for release, a surprising detail about the casting of the iconic character has resurfaced.
Eminem Considered for Key Role inFast and Furious
Fast and Furiousis synonymous withPaul Walker‘s Brian O’Conner, and his on-screen brotherhood withVin Diesel‘s Dom Toretto is a cornerstone of the franchise. But believe it or not, things could have been drastically different.
According to reports fromLooper,Eminemwas actually a top pick for the role. If he had been chosen, it would’ve shaken up the whole franchise in a big way. His edgy style and persona could’ve given Brian a whole new vibe, making him grittier and streetwise.
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However, fate (and a well-timed script) had other plans. It turns out that the 51-year-old decided to put his focus on his own movie project instead, which resulted in the super successful8 Mile. This semi-autobiographical drama allowed the Detroit native to showcase his acting chops.
Eminem Also Declined Offer to Create Tribute Song forFast & Furious 7
TheFast and Furiousteam didn’t completely let go of the idea of involving Eminem. According to reports fromFuse, they actually asked him to make a song for the heartfelt tribute to Paul Walker inFast & Furious 7.That song turned out to beSee You Again, which has become a total classic.
Again, scheduling conflicts played a role. Slim Shady reportedly declined due to concerns about having two movie soundtracks competing for attention at the same time. This ultimately paved the way for Wiz Khalifa andCharlie Puth‘sSee You Again —a song that perfectly captured the film’s sentiment.
While it’s fun to imagine Eminem’s take on Brian O’Conner or an alternateSee You Again,it’s hard to argue with the success of theFast and Furiousas we know it.
This whole idea also shows how small decisions in Hollywood can have such a big impact.The Fast and Furiousmovies wouldn’t have been the same without Walker, as his portrayal of Brian O’Conner remains irreplaceable.
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WatchFast and Furiouson Amazon Prime Video.
Shreya Jha
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Meet Shreya, FandomWire’s go-to Pop-Culture Writer. She holds a master’s degree in Journalism and a pop culture obsession that rivals even the most die-hard ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel fans.Her articles have been published in Animated Times, Creator Mail, and The Luxxe Mag. When Shreya’s not busy dishing out hot takes, she is lost in the world of rom-coms.
