Making Movies Even In Death
Sheridan Parker
Staff Writer
Actors who have passed but continue to have movies released that they worked on before their death is becoming more common, especially due to advances in technology.
It gives the actors a final farewell and gives the audience something positive to remember them by.
Even though these actors have passed, their legacy continues to live on through their commitment of making movies for the viewers to enjoy. Their last memory serves as a memorial for what they loved to do, making movies.
Last Saturday marked the day of Paul Walkers death, a year ago. However, it was just announced “Furious 7”, the newest installment in the “Fast and Furious” movie series, will come out next April. This movie means a lot to both the franchise and Walker’s fans. Walker worked on all seven movies, and racing cars was his passion, it was even his cause of death.
The movie will really give fans a piece of himself that he has worked on for the better part of his lifetime. It will honor his memory in a way that was who he essentially was, and what he was enthusiastic about.
“Mockingjay Part 1” came out almost two weeks ago. Philip Seymour Hoffman died almost 6 months ago. Before he passed, he finished the majority of his scenes in the movie. Although, it poses a major problem for the next installment of the series.
Without his presence the movie producers will have to find a way to get past it. It will be difficult considering the vital role he played in the movies plot. Recasting is always an option, however the change in actors would be noticeable.
This movie gives Hoffman’s fans a final farewell, it will mean a lot to those who looked up to him as an actor, especially considering his astounding performance in the series previous film.
Fans of the actors like to see what they wear working on and passionate about before their passing, the stars final films give them just that.
