The Equalizer 3
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Directed by | Antoine Fuqua |
Written by | Richard Wenk |
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Cinematography | Robert Richardson |
Edited by | Conrad Buff |
Music by | Marcelo Zarvos[1] |
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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, and the third film in The Equalizer trilogy, which is loosely based on the TV series of the same name. The film stars Denzel Washington, reprising his role as retired U.S. Marine and former DIA officer, Robert McCall. Dakota Fanning, David Denman, Sonia Ammar, and Remo Girone also star in the film.
Washington and Fanning reunite on-screen for the first time since 2004's Man on Fire. 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.
Premise
Robert McCall moves to Southern Italy to escape from his past, but later discovers that his new friends are under the control of local crime bosses belonging to the Sicilian Mafia. The following events turn horrifying, where Robert unleashes his past self to protect his new friends.
Cast
- Denzel Washington as Robert McCall
- Dakota Fanning
- David Denman
- Sonia Ben Ammar
- Remo Girone
- Eugenio Mastrandrea
- Andrea Scarduzio
- Salvatore Ruocco
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.[3]
By January 2022, a third film was officially confirmed to be in development, with Denzel Washington returning in the titular role.[4][5][6][7] In June 2022, Dakota Fanning was announced to have been cast as well.[8] By November 2022, Sonia Ben Ammar, Andrea Dodero, Remo Girone, Eugenio Mastrandrea, Daniele Perrone, Andrea Scarduzio, and Gaia Scodellaro were added to the cast.[9]
Filming
Principal photography began on October 10, 2022 on the Amalfi Coast in Italy.[10] Filming continued in the region until November 20, after which it moved to Naples in early December, before wrapping production by January 2023, in Rome.[10] Fuqua once again served as director, with Washington announcing that it would be his next movie.[11][12] Robert Richardson serves as director of photography on the project, after previously working with Fuqua on Emancipation.[13]
Release
The Equalizer 3 is set to be released on September 1, 2023, by Sony Pictures Releasing.[14]
References
- ^ "Marcelo Zarvos to Score Antoine Fuqua's 'The Equalizer 3'". Film Music Reporter. May 4, 2023.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (November 1, 2022). "Sony, Tarak Ben Ammar's Eagle Pictures Ink Distribution, Co-Production Pact". Variety. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (November 23, 2022). "'The Equalizer 3' Adds Six To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 23, 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.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr.; Kroll, Justin (January 18, 2023). "'Emancipation's Antoine Fuqua To Direct Michael Jackson Biopic For Lionsgate; John Logan Script & 'Bohemian Rhapsody's Graham King Producing With Estate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ 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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- 2023 films
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- Films based on television series
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- Films shot in Naples
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