Josh Brolin Calls 'Sicario 3' Cast Work 'Untouchable'

Josh Brolin says the cast assembled for "Sicario 3" is "untouchable," even as the long-gestating sequel moves ahead without a script from franchise creator Taylor Sheridan, according to OutKick, which published the remarks October 12, 2026.

What Did Josh Brolin Say About the 'Sicario 3' Cast?

Brolin's one-word assessment — "untouchable" — is the headline quote from the OutKick report, describing the reunited core group of himself, Benicio del Toro and Emily Blunt. The three starred in 2015's "Sicario" and its 2018 follow-up, "Sicario: Day of the Soldado," and all three are confirmed to return for the third installment, per the outlet.

Who Is Writing the 'Sicario 3' Script Now?

Steven Knight has taken over screenwriting duties after Taylor Sheridan stepped away from the project, OutKick reported. Knight's credits include "Peaky Blinders" and "Locke," though the Fox News Outkick piece does not detail his specific approach to the "Sicario" material or a timeline for a finished draft.

Is Taylor Sheridan Still Involved With the Franchise?

Sheridan wrote the original "Sicario" and had reportedly completed a script for the third film, according to the recirculated headlines cited in the OutKick report — one of which states flatly that "Taylor Sheridan has written the script for 'Sicario 3' as franchise gears up for return." The current report describes the project moving forward without that Sheridan draft, with Knight writing instead, but it does not explain why the switch happened or whether Sheridan retains any producing role.

Who Is Returning for 'Sicario 3'?

Del Toro, who played the vigilante operative Alejandro Gillick, and Blunt, who played idealistic FBI agent Kate Macer, are both back alongside Brolin's CIA task force leader Matt Graver, OutKick reported. The outlet's recirculation list also flags a separate item — "Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin all returning for 'Sicario 3' as details emerge" — reinforcing that casting, at least, is settled even as the screenplay is not.

What Does 'Still in the Notes Process' Mean?

The OutKick report characterizes the film as still in early development. In industry terms, a project in the "notes process" is one where a writer has delivered a draft and studio executives, producers or key cast members are giving feedback before another pass is written — a stage well before a greenlight, financing lock or production start date. That is the phase "Sicario 3" occupies as of the October 12 report: a script changing hands from one writer to another, with no filming date, distributor rollout, or release window disclosed in the source material.

No studio, release date or additional plot details were included in the OutKick report. HTT News will update this story if Lionsgate or the filmmakers confirm further specifics on "Sicario 3."