Emily Blunt Returning for 'Sicario 3'
IndieWire • • entertainment
Key Points:
- A third "Sicario" film is in development, marking the franchise's continuation with a new director, Padraic McKinley, and writer Steven Knight, though plot details remain undisclosed.
- Emily Blunt is set to return as the lead, reuniting with original stars Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro, adding significant star power to the project.
- The original "Sicario" (2015) and its 2018 sequel "Day of the Soldado" were commercially successful, grossing nearly $85 million and $75.8 million worldwide respectively.
- Production for "Sicario 3" is expected to start early next year, but the film currently lacks a studio, with producers Thunder Road and Black Label Media seeking distribution.
- Emily Blunt is experiencing a busy year with multiple high-profile projects, including "Disclosure Day," "The Devil Wears Prada 2," and the upcoming "A Quiet Place Part III."
