“Fast X” is expected to show Brian in a flashback with some footage from “Fast Five” used to bridge the gap between the two films and, presumably, to introduce Momoa’s connection to the Reyes cartel. However they decide to bring Walker back into the franchise, he must be handled with extreme care, something Leterrier is very determined to get right. “Well, Brian is very much alive in the world of ‘Fast & Furious,’ and he’s been teased a lot in the previous movies,” the director told MovieWeb. “In ‘9’, we see the car coming. It’s something that’s planned.”
There seems to be a long-term plan for Brian to resurface at some point before the franchise heads off into the twilight, and Brian’s potential appearance is almost as exciting as the high-flying action scenes Leterrier has in store for fans. Leterrier also talked a bit about how Brian will be incorporated and how he will fit into the admittedly confusing timeline:
“This movie jumps back and forth between the past and the present. You’re going to see Brian in the past, you’re not going to see Brian in the present. It’s something everyone has to agree on. The Walker family is still very close. part of this franchise, you’ll see how in this movie. It just has to be the right timing, the right tone.”
