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RJ Mitte Death Upcoming Movie on Hold ... Director Vows to Finish Film

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RJ Mitte was set to star in an upcoming movie, "Forgotten Outlaw," but now it's officially on pause following his death ... and the director tells TMZ he's determined to move forward with the project to honor the late actor's wishes.

Writer, director and producer Nik Tizekker tells TMZ ... the project was in pre-production when plans came to a halt following RJ's death Monday ... leaving the filmmaker with the difficult task of eventually finding a new leading man.

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Tizekker says RJ was an ideal fit for the role, both because he had the right mindset to portray the character and because of his physical resemblance to the person he was set to play.

RJ Mitte Was Looking Ahead to Future Projects ... Before He Died By Suicide

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RJ Mitte was making plans for the future and talking about new movies and philanthropy just weeks before his death ... according to podcast host Joe Vulpis, who tells TMZ he was stunned to learn RJ was dead.

Joe tells TMZ ... he filmed an episode of "The Joe Vulpis Podcast" with the late "Breaking Bad" star about two weeks ago ... describing RJ as "so positive" and "one of the most kind and genuine people [he] got to speak with." 

The podcast host tells TMZ ... "His passing is super surprising because he was so grounded and down to earth."

Joe says RJ was deeply committed to his philanthropic work and was passionate about giving back.

'Breaking Bad' Star Dean Norris RJ Mitte Death 'Is So Heartbreaking'

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RJ Mitte is being remembered by his "Breaking Bad" costar Dean Norris following his tragic death.

Dean posted a tribute on social media hours after TMZ broke the story that RJ died by suicide Monday in Texas. 

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Dean posted ... "Oh my god! Was working, just found out about RJ. I am heartbroken. Though RJ didn't play my TV son, I always looked out for him as a young kid on set."