'Sicario' sequel in the pipeline

Sicario hasn't even been released in the UK yet, but the film has already been given the go-ahead for a sequel.
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A follow-up to Denis Villeneuve's action thriller will focus on Benicio Del Toro's enigmatic hitman, Variety reported.
The film's writer Taylor Sheridan will reportedly direct the project, taking over from Villeneuve.
Sicario sees Emily Blunt and Josh Brolin attempt to hunt down a drug lord across Arizona and Mexico as part of a CIA operation.
The picture was recently screened in competition for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, with the award ultimately going to France's Dheepan.
Sicario released in the US on September 18. A UK opening follows on November 6.
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