The Equalizer 3
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Directed by | Antoine Fuqua |
Screenplay by | Richard Wenk |
Based on | The Equalizer by Michael Sloan Richard Lindheim |
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Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Equalizer 3 is an upcoming American vigilante action film directed by Antoine Fuqua. It is the sequel to the 2018 film The Equalizer 2, which was based on the TV series of the same name. The film stars Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning. It follows retired U.S. Marine and former DIA officer Robert McCall. The film is the fifth collaboration between Washington and Fuqua, following Training Day (2001), The Equalizer (2014), The Magnificent Seven (2016), and The Equalizer 2 (2018).
The film is set to be released on September 1, 2023, by Sony Pictures Releasing.
Cast
- Denzel Washington as Robert McCall
- Dakota Fanning
- Gaia Scodellaro
Production
Development
In August 2018, Antoine Fuqua announced his plans to continue the film series. The filmmaker expressed interest in the plot taking place in an international setting.[1]
By January 2022, a third film was officially confirmed to be in development, with Denzel Washington returning in the titular role.[2][3][4][5] In June 2022, Dakota Fanning was announced to have been cast as well.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began on October 10, 2022 on the Amalfi Coast in Italy.[7] Filming will continue in the region until November 20, where it will move to Naples in early December, before wrapping production by January 2023, in Rome.[7] Fuqua will once again serve as director, with Washington announcing that it would be the next movie he films.[8][9]
Release
The Equalizer 3 is set to be released on September 1, 2023, by Sony Pictures Releasing.[10]
References
- ^ Holmes, Adam (August 2, 2018). "Will The Equalizer 3 Happen? Here's What Antoine Fuqua Says". CinemaBlend. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Morales, Wilson (January 12, 2022). "Exclusive: Denzel Washington Will Start Shooting The Equalizer 3 With Antoine Fuqua In 2022". Black Film and TV. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Welk, Brian (January 12, 2022). "Denzel Washington to Return for 'The Equalizer 3,' Antoine Fuqua in Talks to Direct". The Wrap. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Colangelo, BJ (January 12, 2022). "The Equalizer 3 Already Has A Script, And Denzel Washington Is Returning To Star". /Film. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Dick, Jeremy (January 12, 2022). "The Equalizer 3 Is Denzel Washington's Next Film: 'I Get to Beat People Up Again'". MovieWeb. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (June 15, 2022). "Dakota Fanning Reunites With Man On Fire Co-Star Denzel Washington In Sony's Equalizer 3". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "Denzel Washington, 67, walks with a cane as he's seen for the first time on the set of The Equalizer 3 in Italy reprising his role as a vigilante". October 9, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ Holmes, Adam (January 12, 2022). "Denzel Washington Has An Exciting Update On What's Happening With The Equalizer 3". CinemaBlend. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Northrup, Ryan (January 12, 2022). "Denzel Washington Confirms The Equalizer 3 Starts Filming This Year". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 20, 2022). "'Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse' Heads To Summer 2023; Sony Dates 'Equalizer 3' Among Other Release Changes". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
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