Gone, but never forgotten. Those words pretty much perfectly sum up Paul Walker and his now legendary Fast & Furious character Brian O'Conner. Although the action star passed away back in 2013 after a tragic car accident, and drove off into the sunset at the end of 2015's Furious 7, his on-screen family has endeavored to keep his memory alive in a way that should get any Fast & Furious fan excited. In fact, the cast of Fast 8 has just released a video explaining how each and every one of us can contribute to the memory of Paul Walker, and it's all for a good cause. Check it out below to see for yourself.
As you can see, the cast and crew of Fast 8 has just announced that the film has teamed up with Omaze to raise money for The Paul Walker Foundation. Fans who donate to the campaign will automatically find themselves entered in a contest in which the first prize is a chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to the set of the upcoming installment in the Fast & Furious franchise. Aside from receiving luxurious accommodations, the first prize winner will tour the set and get a hands on look at everything that goes into making a Fast & Furious movie.
Just about every major player from the Fast & Furious franchise makes an appearance, and even some new players -- such as the recently cast Scott Eastwood -- get in on the action. Of course, the highlight of the entire video comes during the interaction between Dwayne Johnson and Tyrese Gibson. This doesn't exactly come as a surprise to us, considering their banter has provided some of the best laughs over the course of the last few Fast & Furious movies.
In all honesty, even those of us who don't win this competition should take solace knowing that the money goes to an incredibly important and worthwhile cause. The Paul Walker Foundation was set up to raise money for the preservation and conservation of the world's oceans and aquatic wildlife. It's an important cause, and one that perfectly honors the philanthropic spirit that guided Paul Walker during his short but meaningful life.
We can think of few better ways for the production of Fast 8 to continue honoring its fallen star. Paul Walker may be gone, but it's more than abundantly clear that this ensemble has not forgotten the impact he made on them during his life. We'll keep you updated with more Fast & Furious information as it becomes available to us. Fast 8 will race its way into theaters next year on April 14.
