Fast Tears: Tyrese Gibson’s Emotional Reunion with Brian O’Conner’s Skyline
Tyrese Gibson met the Nissan Skyline in a moving “Fast & Furious” moment. He was part of the series. The car reminded him of his deceased friend, Paul Walker. The Skyline was driven in “2 Fast 2 Furious” by Walker; hence, it invoked a feeling of deep friendship.
Gibson took to social media to share the moment with the car, and fans were moved. The raw footage found on YouTube and Facebook had Gibson exposed in his vulnerability. It was his first time seeing the Skyline after Walker died tragically. In a separate interview, he felt the car was used by Walker for stunts and practice. The thought made the reunion much more emotional, with the added sentimental attachment.
Tyrese Gibson sees Paul Walker’s car ‘Nissan Skyline’ for the first time since 2 Fast 2 Furious movie
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Walker really loved cars – both on the set and beyond. That’s one of the reasons the Nissan Skyline was his symbol. It was a metaphor of freedom and power, of rebellion – and the fans adored it. In the scene shown, when Gibson finally sees the silver streamlined car, his memories catch up with him. In those last days, he and Walker were more than just co-workers; they were friends. And it shows on set.
The impact of the meeting is immense; Gibson’s voice is shaking as he stands there, overwhelmed and sniffling. And when he hugs the roof of the car as if embracing his friend, the moment fully gets to the hearts of the fans. Because they are family people, too, in a sense of the word: over the years, fast & furious turned from just another action movie to a beloved phenomenon for so many fans.
We don’t know exactly when this memorable reunion happened, and we are not sure that it is actual. However, the repercussions of such a gathering show one’s heart that beats in the franchise. The franchise where the bond is around the camera and the bond is in front of the camera remain true to Paul Walker. Paul Walker’s presence is stronger through moments such as this, and his heart beats close to his fans.
To see this heartfelt encounter, you can watch some clips online. Just type in “Tyrese Gibson,” “Paul Walker,” “Nissan Skyline,” and “2 Fast 2 Furious” on a search engine.
