Paul Walker death: Fast & Furious 7 to go ahead

Fast & Furious 7 will still go ahead following the death of Paul Walker, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

The magazine quotes a source who said the production is facing a delay but the film will still be released.

Paul Walker, 40, died on Saturday when a Porsche being driven by his friend Roger Rodas, who also died, crashed near Los Angeles.

The cast and crew of Fast & Furious 7 were taking a break from filming during the Thanksgiving holiday but were scheduled to reconvene in Atlanta on Sunday.

Another film starring Paul Walker, Hurricane Katrina drama Hours, will still be released in the US on December 13, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

The film’s producer, Peter Safran, told the magazine: “He would have very much wanted us to move forward.”

Paul Walker was reprising his role as Brian O’Conner in Fast & Furious 7. He starred in five of the six movies in the popular franchise.