From Polygon · Michael McWhertor · · 50s
Sicario 3 Moves Forward
Sicario 3 director and writer shift after Taylor Sheridan exits.
In brief
Sicario 3 director and writer shift after Taylor Sheridan exits. Steven Knight will write and Padraic McKinley direct Sicario 3, replacing Taylor Sheridan who previously wrote the script. Originally reported by Polygon.
Sicario 3 confirmed
The third Sicario movie is officially happening with Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, and Josh Brolin returning.
Creative changes ahead
New director Padraic McKinley and writer Steven Knight will join the project instead of Taylor Sheridan.
Taylor Sheridan's role
Sheridan reportedly wrote the script for Sicario 3 but will not be directly involved.
Steven Knight's background
Knight created Peaky Blinders and wrote Eastern Promises and Spencer.
Padraic McKinley's credits
McKinley directed Fightworld, Kingdom, and The Weight with Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe.
Sicario 3 timeline
Production aims to start filming in early 2027 with no release date set.
The headline
Steven Knight will write and Padraic McKinley direct Sicario 3, replacing Taylor Sheridan who previously wrote the script.
