Josh Brolin has confirmed that Sicario 3 will begin filming next year, praising Steven Knight's script. The film will reunite the original cast including Emily Blunt and Benicio del Toro, with a likely release in 2028.
01Summary
- 01Josh Brolin confirmed Sicario 3 will start shooting next year during a THR interview about his new film, Whalefall.
- 02Steven Knight, known for his work on James Bond scripts, wrote the screenplay which Brolin described as 'incredible' and 'undeniable'.
- 03The original cast of Josh Brolin, Emily Blunt, and Benicio del Toro will reunite for the third film.
- 04Padraic McKinley will direct Sicario 3, replacing previous directors Denis Villeneuve and Stefano Sollima.
- 05Taylor Sheridan, writer of the first two films, is not involved in the third instalment.
02Why it matters
This updates fans on the long-awaited sequel to a critically acclaimed franchise, with a star-studded cast and writer, indicating a high-quality follow-up likely to dominate box office conversations in 2028.
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