Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning's Unmatched Bond Elevates Equalizer 3: A Tale of Genuine Affection

Summary

The Equalizer 3 brings Denzel Washington's action franchise to a close in spectacular fashion, with a story that began nearly a decade ago.

Washington and director Antoine Fuqua team up once again in The Equalizer 3, reuniting with Dakota Fanning from their previous collaboration in Man on Fire. The undeniable chemistry between Washington and Fanning shines through in this film, making their reunion a must-watch, particularly for fans of Man on Fire.

The main story of Denzel Washington's biggest action franchise, The Equalizer 3, is set to conclude in a spectacular fashion. This collaboration between Washington and director Antoine Fuqua marks the final chapter of a story that first began nearly a decade ago in 2014's The Equalizer. In the film, Washington's character, Robert McCall, is enjoying retirement in Southern Italy when he uncovers his friends' involvement with dangerous mob bosses, compelling him to once again step into a perilous situation.

The reunion of Washington and Fuqua is not the only notable one on set for The Equalizer 3. Dakota Fanning, who previously worked with Washington in the 2004 film Man on Fire, also stars in this movie. During a recent interview with Screen Rant, Antoine Fuqua reflected on the special connection between Washington and Fanning and its impact on The Equalizer 3. See his thoughts below:

Antoine Fuqua expressed gratitude for Denzel and Dakota's relationship from the film "Man on Fire," which he found fantastic. He felt fortunate that Dakota agreed to be a part of this film, and the affection between the two actors still remains.

In this particular story, it becomes more personal as the character played by Dakota Fanning is unaware of the motive behind Denzel Washington's assistance. As the plot unfolds, we discover this motivation, but the genuine love between Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning shines through.

Editor's Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, and the incredible efforts of the writers and actors in both unions have made the creation of the movie discussed here possible.

Watching Man On Fire Indirectly Enhances The Equalizer 3 Viewing Experience

It's a satisfying experience to witness Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning reuniting in Man on Fire, despite the film not being connected to The Equalizer franchise. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that Fanning was a mere 10 years old when Man on Fire was initially released. In both movies, Washington portrays a former government operative, as an ex-CIA agent in Man on Fire and a retired U.S. Marine in The Equalizer franchise. The similarities in their on-screen dynamics across the two films make it even more compelling to witness these two actors collaborating once again in an exhilarating action thriller.

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Director Antoine Fuqua has drawn comparisons between The Equalizer 3 and Man on Fire, refraining from directly calling his film a spiritual continuation of Tony Scott's 2004 movie. While Fuqua states that the idea was never explicitly discussed, he has shared that it influenced his decision to reunite Dakota Fanning and Denzel Washington. In addition to concluding Robert McCall's story in The Equalizer 3, the film also marks a long-awaited reunion after nearly two decades.