The actor was reportedly chosen to play the hero under a $10 million contract, but gave up the character for a very specific reason.
Brian O’Connor of the franchise Fast and furious, Paul Walkerwho died in 2013, almost lived the Super man in theaters, but turned down the role for a very specific reason: the hero’s uniform.
The information was revealed by the actor’s former agent, Matt Luberin the documentary I Am PaulWalkerreleased in 2018. “He did a video test for the Super man. I think it was a $10 million deal and he was the favorite among the candidates.”said the agent [via Deadline]without specifying which film or against whom Walker competed for the position.
However, still according to Luber, the actor did not want to commit to the character for a long time, as the contract provided for participation in three or four films. Furthermore, Walker He didn’t like wearing the uniform either. Super manwhich led to him giving up the role:
“‘I’m with an ‘S’ [no peito], I have a cape, boots, tights… That’s not me. I’m getting out of here. I have to go. Screw it.’ And he was gone”recalled the agent.
Despite not wanting to commit to a role for a long time, Walker ended up making six out of seven films Fast and furious before his death, on November 30, 2013, at the age of 40, victim of a car accident. The seventh film in the franchise, which was being recorded at the time, was completed with the help of the actor’s brothers, Cody It is Caleb Walker.
Source: Rollingstone
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