Brian OConner is a character played by Paul Walker in the Fast and Furious franchise. After Paul Walkers tragic passing in 2013, the franchise chose to allow Brian to drive off into the sunset and lead a happy life instead of killing off his character. Fast X, the upcoming entry in the franchise, will mention the late Paul Walker and his character Brian, with Vin Diesel promising that the franchise will say "goodbye" to the character as it wraps up. In Fast X, Brians life at home is still running smoothly, and the movie incorporates flashbacks from 2011s Fast Five that feature Brian. Although Brians appearance in Fast X was brief, the character was referenced again by Mia when she rushed home to warn and protect him from the threat of Dante Reyes. It remains to be seen if Paul Walkers Brian will return in another cameo in Fast and Furious 11, but Vin Diesel did tease in a previous interview that he "couldnt imagine" the Fast Saga ending "without truly saying goodbye" to the character.