Paul Walker's Fast & Furious character to be retired

Reports suggest that Paul Walker's Fast and Furious character will be retired, rather than killed off, following the actor's death in a car crash last year.

Universal Pictures bosses are working with Morgan to develop an exit that will satisfy fans.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, writer Chris Morgan is currently working on rewriting the script for Fast & Furious 7 to incorporate footage that Walker shot before his death into a new storyline.

The script will also bring an end to Brian O'Connor's storyline without having to kill off the character, and also allowing the franchise to continue.

Fast & Furious 7's release date has been moved to April 10, 2015 to accommodate script changes.