The latestFast & Furiousmovies have continued to drop new hints about whatBrian’s life is like afterFurious 7.

“That confirms that audiences will see more of Brian in some capacity.

It would seem that more of this approach is how Brian’sFast 11return comes to be.

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However,Fast 11using the actor’s likeness could turn audiences off.

This might be an option that is easier for audiences to accept than more CGI Paul Walker.

But, there is still a risk with the story reason to bring the character back.

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The effectiveness ofFurious 7’s tribute is why having Brian return inFast & Furious 11is so difficult to accomplish.

Featuring the character again means that the movie needs to top the Paul Walker goodbye the franchise already featured.

Theories about time travel inFast 11could help explain how Brian returns.

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This is the reason given in the franchise for why he has been absent from recent films.

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