I hear Brian will still be alive in the upcoming movie but won't be shown. Why not just kill him off? That will allow Jordana Brewster to return to the movie. This talk of a CGI Brian is silly. Let the character die gracefully rather than just mention him in the background.
shareBecause people feel it wouldnt be respectful.
shareYeah just CGI him some more. It might be silly, but it's pretty cool.
shareOr they could just stick with him being retired like they went through the trouble of making such a big *beep* deal about in the LAST movie.
What's missing in movies is same as in society: a good sense of work ethic and living up to ideals.