"Grand Theft Auto 5" developer paid tribute to actor Paul Walker through the recreation of a popular scene from "Fast and the Furious 7" in the popular game "Grand Theft Auto 5".
"Grand Theft Auto" is a popular game for racing addicts and movie buffs to recreate noteworthy scenes from different action movies, mostly from the Fast & Furious series. However, it is this tribute video which caught the attention of many across the world.
A part of the GTA crew animated versions of Walker & Diesel meeting up on the shores before embarking on their epic race in the final scenes of the movie. The video is a fantastic tribute to the speed demon and since release, it simply went viral.
The gift with cinema is that they can often be so lifelike and connect with people. Ask Paul Walker's fans, who left the lovers of "Fast and the Furious" franchise in tears at the end of the latest installment of the Furious franchise.
Paul died in a car crash earlier in 2013, just after completing his role in the last installment. Known for his love of racing and speed, the actor was declared dead on the spot alongwith with one of his friends, according to Time.
The latest sequel did fantastic business worldwide and it is unfortunate that Paul is not around to celebrate its success. The climactic scene in the movie sees a fantastic adrenaline pumping race between Walker and his co-star Vin Diesel, in what is considered to be one of the best and most emotional scenes in the franchise.
The end of the scene sees Walker walking away with Wiz Khalifa's "See you again", which was again a tribute to Walker from the singer, according to Sploid.