Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan’s first film as a screenwriter has been released on Netflix.
Sicario, a 2015 thriller directed by Denis Villeneuve, stars Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro, and it arrived on the streaming platform on March 1.
Sheridan—known for creating the popular Yellowstone franchise, including prequels 1883 and 1923—has had a successful career in film and television.
He’s also the brains behind 2024’s Landman, which boasts an A-list cast that includes Demi Moore, Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Hamm. He made his directional debut with 2011’s Vile.
Producers on the film reportedly wanted Blunt’s character to be played by a man, which del Toro said in a 2015 interview with Vice would have been a “big mistake.”
The actor also said he was “pleasantly surprised” after seeing the final version of the film because he was “very concerned” that it followed the point of view of Blunt’s character before changing perspectives.
“I just didn’t know that was going to work ’cause usually you follow one POV; you stick to it,” he said before praising Villeneuve and others behind the camera for pulling it off. “He dared to do this film, and he did a terrific job.”
On Paramount+, 1923 recently began its second season. The Western follows the Dutton family as they face 20th century challenges, including Prohibition and the Great Depression.
“Fans can expect a very intense season two,” said Konowal, who stars as Clyde. “There will be gut-wrenching highs and lows. Taylor does not pull his punches. I had a lot of ‘I did not see that coming!’ moments when I was reading the scripts. I think fans are going to love the journey.”
Hunt, who plays Ellie Creighton, added, “Taylor is really unpacking some interesting conundrums throughout the series, and the thing is action-packed.”
“Aside from the huge entertainment value, I just love the underlying stories of this series and of 1883,” she continued. “He really gets us thinking about who we are, where we came from, what we have to learn from that, and where we’re going.”
As for whether fans could expect a third season of 1923, Konowal said he could “neither confirm nor deny season two being the last.”
“That’s a question best directed to Taylor, as it’s ultimately his decision,” he said. “But I absolutely love the Yellowstone universe and can’t wait to see what Taylor continues to create within it.”
Hunt echoed a similar sentiment: “I don’t see how you can top the ending for 1923. It is so beautiful. But I’m certain the adventures for the Dutton family are far from over. I can’t wait to see what Mr. Sheridan does next.”
