SICARIO 3 Is Still in Development with Benicio del Toro Set to Star
For those of you wondering if we will ever see a third Sicario movie, the answer is, yes. According to producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, the movie is still in development, and Benicio del Toro is returning to star.
While speaking with The Messenger, Lee revealed that the script was being written when the Writers Guild of America strike began back in May. Lee said: “It was pencils down, but the idea is awesome.”
Iwanyk added: “I can’t wait for Sicario 3. I could watch Benicio play that guy forever. I mean, I can watch Benicio in anything, but with that character, it doesn’t get old.”
I loved the first two films in this franchise, so it will be cool to see the story continue with another chapter.
The Sicario films tell a gripping story that delves into the world of drug cartels and the U.S. government's efforts to combat them. The first film was directed by Denis Villeneuve, and it revolves around an idealistic FBI agent named Kate Macer who is enlisted by a government task force to help in the escalating war against drugs along the U.S.-Mexico border. The narrative is intense and dark, highlighting the blurred lines between right and wrong, as well as the moral compromises made in the name of justice and national security.
Benicio del Toro plays Alejandro Gillick, a mysterious and formidable operative in the task force. While initially appearing to be a key ally to the U.S. government's objectives, it becomes clear that Alejandro has his own personal motivations, rooted deeply in a tragic backstory involving the drug cartels.
His character is interesting and complex as he often toes the line between hero and antihero. Del Toro's portrayal of Alejandro is one of the franchise's highlights, showcasing a man torn between a thirst for revenge and a quest for justice. The character returns in the sequel, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, where he takes a more central role, further exploring his complex relationship with the cartels and the U.S. government.