Sicario 3 is Happening with Taylor Sheridan Returning to Write
Taylor Sheridan, the acclaimed screenwriter behind Sicario, Hell or High Water, and Wind River, is returning to write the script for Sicario 3, according to Variety. The third installment of the crime thriller franchise is moving into production, marking Sheridan’s return to filmmaking after spending the past decade primarily focused on television, where he created and developed hit series including Yellowstone, Landman, and Dutton Ranch.
The original Sicario, directed by Denis Villeneuve, established itself as one of the best crime thrillers of the 2010s and became a career-defining film for Sheridan. His subsequent films Hell or High Water and Wind River continued his streak of critical success in cinema before he shifted his primary focus to television production.
Sheridan’s return to the Sicario franchise represents a significant shift back to feature filmmaking for the prolific creator. The move comes as television opportunities continue to expand, but also signals his renewed interest in the thriller genre that launched him into prominence. Details about the film’s director, cast, and production timeline remain to be announced.