Sicario screenwriter Taylor Sheridan says that the script for Soldado makes the first movie look like a comedy.
Soldado (which means “Soldier” in Spanish, compared to Sicario meaning “Hitman”) had gone into production late last year, with several newcomers having joined the cast earlier this year.
Although some of the main cast members — namely del Toro and Brolin — are returning for the second installment, most of the crew has been changed.
Villeneuve won’t return to the director’s chair for the sequel, though it’s been reported that he’s remained involved with the story.