Summary
- Denis Villeneuve hasn't been approached about directing Sicario 3, but he s the film if Taylor Sheridan is involved.
- Villeneuve's direction in the first Sicario was praised, but it seems unlikely he will return for a sequel.
- Bringing back the original cast for Sicario 3 would attract audiences who enjoyed the first movie more than the second, and spark further discussion about Villeneuve's involvement.
Denis Villeneuve responds to rumors that he will direct Sicario 3 was being developed, but updates have been scarce.
In a recent interview with The Playlist, Villeneuve addressed whether he would return for Sicario 3, revealing that he doesn't know much about the film. The director explained that he hasn't met with anyone about it, but did appear to the production, especially if Sheridan was back on board. Read Villeneuve's comments regarding Sicario 3 below:
Listen, Taylor Sheridan is one of my favorite screenwriters. If Taylor is writing a screenplay, I would be absolutely excited to see that on screen, [but] I have not heard about [a new script or project]. Nobody has talked to me about that. I’m just hearing about it now, I don’t know if thing this will happen, but if Taylor Sheridan is writing it, it’s going to be fantastic.
Should Denis Villeneuve Return For Sicario 3?
When it comes to Sicario, Villeneuve's direction earned particular praise, creating a tense and realistic depiction of conflict surrounding drug cartels, highlighted by a fully engaging shootout scene at the border between Mexico and the United States. After helming more expensive films, with larger scales, including Blade Runner 2049 and Dune, it will be interesting to see where Villeneuve goes next, but his latest comments about Sicario 3 suggest that he won't be returning to the franchise. It's worth mentioning that he did not direct Day of the Soldado either (Stefano Sollima was brought on instead).
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If Sheridan writes the script, given his involvement thus far, it's worth wondering what kind of story the sequel will follow. From what's been revealed about Sicario 3 and its cast, Luckinbill and Molly Smith are aiming to bring back stars Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro, along with Blunt, who, similar to Villeneuve, was absent from the second entry. Their return would be a positive, attracting audiences familiar with the series, or those holding the first movie in higher regard, and could perhaps lead to further discussion about Villeneuve as director.
Despite some uncertainty about the next Sicario film, should the opportunity present itself, Villeneuve's direction would ensure that it's as thrilling and high-stakes as the original. However, fans will likely be excited to know that he s Sicario 3, and can eagerly await any additional news concerning him, or other potential behind-the-scenes talent to come.
Source: The Playlist
