A critical scene for the upcoming Fast & Furious 7 was scrapped because the makers realised it was just too dangerous and risky.
The shoot was being organised at the Willow Springs International Raceway near Palmdale, 45 minutes from where Paul Walker tragically died.
Members of the crew said producers brought in drivers who are “authentic street racers” for the scene, in which a souped-up yellow Chevelle races another car and dramatically pops a wheelie, as bystanders stand right by the track and cheer. A similar scene appeared in the first Fast & Ferious, reports tmz.com.
The team was working on the scene for several days. Vin Diesel and other stars were also there. But just before filming, Universal producers abruptly cancelled the shoot, saying it was too dangerous.
An insider said they couldn’t get the proper insurance to shoot the race.
It is being speculated that such extreme caution is being taken as another accident, even though Walker’s was not film-related, could jeopardise the entire franchise.
Parts of the action film were shot in Abu Dhabi earlier this year.
