Denzel Washington Set to Unleash Unprecedented Brilliance in Highly Anticipated Equalizer 3 Sequel

Summary

Antoine Fuqua, the director of the 2016 reimagining of The Magnificent Seven, expresses his willingness to embark on a sequel, envisioning Denzel Washington reprising his exceptional lead role. Fuqua's focus would be centered around the character of Sam Chrisholm, portrayed by Washington.

There is a possibility of delving deeper into Sam's character in a potential sequel, providing him with a more extensive story and character development. This could entail exploring Sam's journey beyond his leadership in the initial film.

The uncertainty of a sequel arises from the remake's moderate performance at the box office and the upcoming reboot of the TV series. Nonetheless, considering the successful partnership between Fuqua and Washington in action films, it is probable that there will be future collaborations.

The director of The Equalizer 3, Antoine Fuqua, expressed his willingness to join forces with Denzel Washington once again for an unexpected sequel to another film they worked on together. Fuqua, who has directed all the movies in The Equalizer trilogy, has been accompanied by Washington in the role of Robert McCall in each installment. However, their collaboration extends beyond the action franchise.

In an interview with ComicBook.com, Fuqua disclosed that after the release of The Equalizer 3, he would be interested in creating a sequel to his 2016 remake of The Magnificent Seven, with Washington reprising the main character. The director mentioned that if a sequel were to be made, he would like it to center around Washington's character, Sam Chrisholm. See what Fuqua had to share below:

I think, Magnificent 7, I always wanted that character to have more of a story. I wanted, a bigger story, an arc with that character, you know? Very cool guy.

Could The Magnificent Seven 2 Happen?

The 1960 film titled The Magnificent Seven has been given a fresh makeover, featuring a revised storyline and a set of entirely new and unique characters. Leading the pack is Sam, portrayed by Washington, who gradually brings together the remaining members of the team as the plot unfolds. As the story reaches its climax, Sam and his comrades manage to drive out the corrupt Bogue (portrayed by Peter Sarsgaard) from Rose Creek, ultimately emerging victorious.

A potential sequel to the Washington-led remake would likely have a different emphasis, especially if Fuqua delves into Sam's character on a more personal level. Although it is possible that Magnificent Seven 2 could follow Sam as he assembles a new group to protect another town, this premise might feel repetitive compared to the original. Instead, a sequel could focus solely on Sam, allowing for further development of his character beyond his leadership in the first film.

Unfortunately, the remake did not achieve great success at the box office, earning only $162.4 million against a $90 million budget. Moreover, there are plans to reboot The Magnificent Seven as a TV series for Prime Video, which further reduces the chances of a sequel to Fuqua's remake. Nevertheless, it is evident that Fuqua and Washington work well together on action films, suggesting that The Equalizer 3 may not be their last collaboration.

Source: ComicBook.com