Principal photography began in the beginning of September 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia, with a casting call issued.Abu Dhabi has also been confirmed as a filming location, as the production crew chose it over Dubai and will benefit from the emirate's 30% rebate scheme. Pikes Peak Highway in Colorado was closed in September to film some driving sequences.
While on a break for the Thanksgiving holiday, lead actor Paul Walker died in a car accident on November 30, 2013.One day later, Universal announced that production would continue after a delay that would allow the film makers to rework the film.On December 4, 2013, Universal Pictures put production on Fast & Furious 7 on hold until further notice. Director James Wan has confirmed that the film is not cancelled.On December 22, 2013, Diesel confirmed on his Facebook page that the film would be released April 10, 2015.On January 6, 2014, it was revealed that Walker's character will be retired instead of killed, new scenes will be developed to retire his character and also will allow the franchise to continue.His brother, Cody Walker, has been asked to be the stand-in to complete the remainder of his scenes.
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