Sicario 3: Director Christopher McQuarrie Departs Project – Latest Update
Actor Josh Brolin recently revealed that the anticipated sequel to the hit film “Sicario” is still in the works, but with some changes. Brolin announced that director and screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie, known for his work on the Mission: Impossible series, is no longer involved in the project. Additionally, the involvement of “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan is also uncertain.
Brolin, who is currently busy promoting his Western sci-fi series “Outer Range,” disclosed the latest updates on the third “Sicario” film during an interview with the Bingeworthy TV podcast. He mentioned that while the film is still in the works and aims to reunite stars Emily Blunt and Benicio del Toro, the team is taking their time to find the perfect story before moving forward.
Regarding the directorial and screenwriting changes, Brolin explained, “Chris [McQuarrie] has been in business for a while but not right now and [Taylor] I don’t know Sheridan either. I know him very well, but I don’t know if he is in this project or not.” Denis Villeneuve, who directed the first “Sicario” film, had previously announced that he would not be involved in the third installment.
The sequel to “Sicario,” titled “Sicario: Day of the Soldado,” was directed by Stefano Sollima. Despite the changes in the creative team, fans can expect that the filmmakers are dedicated to delivering a worthy follow-up to the acclaimed series. Stay tuned for more updates on the development of the third “Sicario” film.
