Soldado (film)

Soldado
Directed by Stefano Sollima
Produced by
  • Basil Iwanyk
  • Molly Smith
  • Thad Luckinbill
  • Trent Luckinbill
  • Edward McDonnell
Written by Taylor Sheridan
Starring
Cinematography Dariusz Wolski
Production
company
Distributed by Lionsgate
Country United States
Language English

Soldado is an upcoming American action crime-thriller film directed by Stefano Sollima and written by Taylor Sheridan. It is a sequel to the 2015 film Sicario. The film stars Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin, and Catherine Keener.

Cast

Production

Lionsgate has commissioned a sequel to Sicario, centering on Benicio del Toro's character. The project is being overseen by writer Taylor Sheridan with Denis Villeneuve also involved.[1] In April 2016, producers Molly Smith and Trent Luckinbill confirmed that Emily Blunt, del Toro and Josh Brolin would return.[2][3] On June 1, 2016, it was announced that Italian director Stefano Sollima would direct the sequel titled Soldado from a script by Sheridan.[4] On October 27, 2016, Catherine Keener was cast in the film, which Lionsgate and Black Label Media would finance, and would be produced by Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk, Black Label's Molly Smith and Thad and Trent Luckinbill, and Edward McDonnell.[5] In November 2016 it was confirmed that Emily Blunt would not return.[6]

Principal photography on the film began on November 8, 2016 in New Mexico.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Lang, Brent (September 21, 2015). "'Sicario' Sequel in the Works at Lionsgate". Variety. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  2. ↑ Jaugernauth, Kevin (April 1, 2016). "Producers Say Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro And Josh Brolin Will Return For 'Sicario 2'". Indiewire.com. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  3. ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (March 31, 2016). "Demolition' Producers Talk Indie Film Strategy, 'Sicario 2' Plans and Move to TV". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  4. ↑ Jr, Mike Fleming (June 1, 2016). "'Gomorra's Stefano Sollima To Helm Benicio Del Toro & Josh Brolin In 'Sicario' Sequel 'Soldado'". Deadline. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  5. ↑ Jr, Mike Fleming (October 27, 2016). "Catherine Keener Joins Benicio Del Toro & Josh Brolin In 'Sicario' Sequel 'Soldado'". Deadline. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  6. ↑ Shoard, Catherine. "Emily Blunt's character written out of Sicario 2". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  7. ↑ Goundry, Nick (November 8, 2016). "Sicario sequel starts filming in New Mexico". KFTV News. Retrieved November 8, 2016.

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