Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin Set to Return for 'Sicario 3'
Reports conflict over the screenwriter for the upcoming sequel, though key cast members are confirmed.
Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, and Josh Brolin are slated to reprise their roles in the upcoming film "Sicario 3," according to a recent report. The news comes as conflicting information has emerged regarding the scriptwriting for the sequel.
While Variety previously reported that Taylor Sheridan had penned the script for the third "Sicario" installment, Deadline has indicated that Steven Knight is handling the writing duties. Padraic McKinley is expected to direct, with production slated to commence in 2027.
Del Toro and Brolin appeared in both the 2015 original "Sicario," directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Sheridan, and its 2018 sequel. Blunt, who starred in the first film, is now confirmed to return for the third.
The "Sicario" film series centers on covert United States operations against drug cartels. The franchise has been a significant stepping stone in Taylor Sheridan's career, who has since become a prominent figure in television and film with projects like "Yellowstone" and its spin-offs.
The discrepancy in reports about the script's authorship raises questions about Sheridan's involvement in the new film, though the exact nature of his role, if any, remains unclear.