Sicario 2: 'Soldado' sequel gets an interesting director in Stefano Sollima
Emily Blunt won't be returning for the follow-up that is set to focus on del Toro's hitman
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Your support makes all the difference.Details on the sequel to Sicario - one of last year's most underrated dramas - has begun to trickle in following its greenlight earlier this year.
Officially titled Soldado, the follow-up is moving ahead without original director Denis Villeneuve. Instead, Deadline reports that Stefano Sollima will step behind the camera.
The filmmaker's previous credits include acclaimed Italian miniseries Gomorra and gritty drama Suburra.
Casting-wise, it was previously reported that Emily Blunt would be reprising her role of idealistic FBI agent Kate Mercer. However, her decision to take on the role of Mary Poppins in Disney's upcoming remake has officially rendered her unavailable with Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin sharing lead duties.
Their characters - hitman Alejandro Gillick and CIA Agent Matt Graves - will return in a story from Sicario screenwriter Taylor Sheridan that continues to focus on the illegal smuggling of drugs across the border between Mexico and the U.S.
While the Spanish word 'sicario' means 'hitman' in English, the translation of 'soldado' is 'soldier.'
Original director Villeneuve (Prisoners, Enemy) is currently hard at work making Blade Runner 2 with Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, and House of Cards ' Robin Wright.
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