The follow up to 2015’s “Sicario” is underway, and Catherine Keener has now joined the project. “Soldado” will follow established characters Alejandro Gillick, played by Benicio Del Toro, and CIA agent Matt Graver, played by Josh Brolin as they continue to try and eliminate drugs and whatever else is being smuggled across the border.
While not technically a sequel, “Soldado” will have many of the same characters and exist in the same world, but will be a standalone film in the series. Keener will play Brolin’s boss who struggles to figure out how to handle the not-so-legal tactics of Gillick and Graver.
“Sicario” director Denis Vileneuve had to pass on the film due to scheduling conflicts, so “Gomorrah” director Stefano Sollima will be taking over. “Sicario” writer Taylor Sheridan has penned the script for the followup, with chatter already swirling about a potential trilogy. One step at a time, but the first film was excellent, Sheridan is on a streak having just penned the terrific “Hell Or High Water,” and thus, expectations are high for this one.
“Soldado” will start filming next year. [Deadline]
They can’t get Director Denis Vileneuve, I just hope they can get the Music from Johann Johannsson again. His OST created the atmosphere for the whole first movie. He may be the most important contributor for the future film. Loved Del Toro character. Great cast. If you haven’t seen this film it’s a must see.