Josh Brolin gives a disappointing update regarding Sicario 3. The original 2015 thriller tracked FBI agent Kate Macer (Emily Blunt), part of an obscure government task force involved in the ongoing war against drugs and the Mexican cartel. In the film, Brolin portrayed CIA officer Matt Graver, who led the mission and was desensitized to a lot of the violence, along with hitman Alejandro Gillick (Benicio del Toro). Upon its release, the movie received praise for its screenplay and cinematography, and a sequel titled Sicario: Day of the Soldado premiered three years later, with Brolin and del Toro reprising their roles.
While a Sicario 3 is reportedly in the works, titled Sicario: Capos, Brolin shared that the film has been a challenge to get made. In speaking with Variety, the actor questioned the sequel's long wait, noting that people still talk about it, but bluntly admitted it may not happen. Read Brolin's comments regarding Sicario 3 below:
"'Sicario 3,' we’ve been trying to get that right and get that going, but why hasn’t it happened? How long can you wait? A tough movie to get made even though the two made money, and people are asking about it all the time."
Could Sicario 3 Still Happen?
Given the success of both films, and Brolin's interest in continuing the series, a third installment still seems possible. Last year, the actor gave an optimistic update on Sicario 3, revealing that a script had been written, but added that there was uncertainty surrounding when it would happen. The first movie, directed by Denis Villeneuve, earned several Academy Award nominations, including Best Cinematography, and though he did not return for Sicario: Day of the Soldado, the sequel generated positive enough reviews and a modest box office haul to begin talks of a third.
The fight against Mexican cartels was at the forefront of Sicario: Day of the Soldado and in Macer's absence, Brolin's character became more integral. When Graver was last seen, he had decided to go against orders and save Isabel Reyes (Isabela Merced). He also believed Gillick to be dead, but the ending of Sicario: Day of the Soldado suggests that another movie could have the hitman and Miguel Hernandez (Elijah Rodriguez) work together.
There is a lot of speculation surrounding a potential Sicario 3, including what characters could appear and who would be creating it. It is worth mentioning that Taylor Sheridan, who wrote Sicario, also worked on second film's script. If he remains attached to the next one, and Brolin and del Toro return, there will be a lot for fans to look forward to.
Source: Variety