Paul Walker’s Films, Beyond ‘The Fast and the Furious’

nytimes.com - When “Furious 7” opens on April 3, Paul Walker will appear one last time as Brian O’Conner, the role that introduced him to many moviegoers. Like several of Mr. Walker’s characters, O’Conner follows his heart. He begins his journey on one side of the law, but doesn’t stay there. Mr. Walker was the cool, laid-back California dude who often seemed to be having a ball on screen. In most of his films, he ran with a diverse crew and was ready with a bro handshake and a quick laugh.

Mr. Walker died in 2013, before he could complete “Furious 7,” the latest “Fast and Furious” installment, and his director, James Wan, called him “an accidental movie star.” He said Mr.