Vin Diesel and Paul Walker: relationships, friendship and teamwork

Star friendship is a very rare phenomenon, especially for Hollywood. But the actors Vin Diesel and Paul Walker proved the opposite to the world. Since 2001, when the shooting of the first part of the famous sequel "Fast and the Furious" was over, the two main characters of the picture became very friends in real life. They worked together and joked together, got to know each other's parents and children, provided support in difficult times and shared joy.

How to start a friendship

In 2001, the world premiered - a criminal and very entertaining film "Fast and the Furious", the main roles in which were performed by Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. Photos from the filming, posters and posters became the property of all the fans of the picture, they were printed in various magazines and newspapers, often flashed on the Internet. According to the plot of the film, the two main characters were in rather strained relations, if not to say hostile. But outside the lens, Paul and Vin quite got along and became good comrades. The next part of the sequel - "Fast and the Furious 2", told us the story of only the hero Walker, and in the third part of the characters in general were new. With the heroes from the first part the spectator meets only after the release of "Fast and Furious 4". During the filming of the film, Vin Diesel and Paul Walker became close friends, and not just because they were having fun together.

A new film and a new life

In 2008, the beloved Wine Diesel - Mexican model Paloma Jimenez - was about to give birth to a child. On the day when she was put in the hospital, the young father could not tear himself away from filming "Fast and the Furious" and, working, very worried about his loved ones. Of all his colleagues, Paul supported him. He said: "You must immediately throw everything and run to the hospital, be next to your wife and see how your child will be born." Later, in an interview, Diesel will say that he listened then to his colleague as he would have listened to his brother. The actor also claims that if he had not used Walker's advice, he would never have forgiven himself.

Work and friendship continue

Soon two more parts of Forsage come out, where Paul Walker and Vin Diesel again are in the center of events. The actors' relations during the filming period have become even more warm and close. Paul became friends with the Wine family, especially with children, they often spent weekend together, walked and even traveled. In some interviews, Diesel reported to journalists that his children often lacked Uncle Paul.

What did the parents say

The fact that Vin Diesel and Paul Walker were friends is also spoken by the parents of these actors. In particular, Paul's mother was always glad to see her partner and companion in her house. "They could chat for hours, discuss not only the shooting and other working moments, but also recall the various incidents in life, plan another weekend or vacation, laugh at something," said Cheryl Walker, Paul's mother in one of her interviews .

Non-separated family

Fans of "Fast and the Furious" know perfectly well that all the main characters in the fifth part of the film are united in a family. Despite their different origins, contradictory past and complex nature, they are all part of one whole. The actors who performed the roles of spectators' favorites also became close friends. And each of them claims that it was Vin Diesel and Paul Walker who became really close brothers, not only on the screen, but also in life. It is worth noting that the film's relationship with Brian O'Conner and Dominique Toretto were mildly dressed up. Yes, they became brothers, but there was a lot of disagreement between them. While shooting such scenes, the actors tried to be as serious and brutal as possible, but often everything ended in laughter and friendly embraces, because of which it was necessary to shoot a lot of takes.

Terrible tragedy

On December 1 in 2013, the world was surrounded by incredibly sad news. Paul Walker crashed to death in a car crash. He participated in the night racing at the sports car "Porsche Carrera", and his partner could not manage the control, as a result of which the car drove into the tree. Vin Diesel, hardly heard this news, instantly rushed to the place of the tragedy. Fans who were present there, journalists, and other people could not help noticing the grief with which Vin watched what was happening. For a while, the actor simply disappeared from all radar, stopped his "Twitter" and "Facebook", did not give an interview to reporters. Suspended and shooting 7 parts of "Fast and the Furious", in many episodes of which he managed to withdraw Walker. A few months later, Diesel published in social networks information that does not represent how it will work, especially in a project that he fully associates with his brother. He also wrote that a new angel came to Paradise, and for him the whole era of life - the era of great and true friendship ended.

"Posthumous" inspiration

Vin Diesel at the funeral of Paul Walker did not hide his sorrow and regret. On the day of burial, he briefly told reporters: "What the hell movie, what the hell shooting! I no longer have a brother, a friend and mentor, an adviser and just a close person. " But some time later, Vin found one of Paul's last interviews, in which he in all colors tells the fans about what will be the 8th film called "Fast and Furious", which the audience will see new, where the fate of their favorite heroes will now enter. On this day, the actor realized that to continue working in the project you need at least in memory of your friend. He is sure that Paul himself would be incredibly glad that his business was continued, and not abandoned halfway.

For more than 10 years, Vin Diesel and Paul Walker have worked together. They became friends, they became not just comrades, but one family, friendly and cheerful. Most likely, that is why they so easily managed to work in a complex project called "Fast and Furious", showing the audience incredible trickiness and much more complicated relationships.