The Equalizer 3

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, which was based on the TV series of the same name. The film stars Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning, reuniting on-screen for the first time since 2004's Man on Fire. It follows retired U.S. Marine and former CIA officer Robert McCall. 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 Equalizer 3
Directed byAntoine Fuqua
Screenplay byRichard Wenk
Based onThe Equalizer
by Michael Sloan
Richard Lindheim
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRobert Richardson
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • September 1, 2023 (2023-09-01)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film is set to be released on September 1, 2023, by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Cast

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.[2]

By January 2022, a third film was officially confirmed to be in development, with Denzel Washington returning in the titular role.[3][4][5][6] In June 2022, Dakota Fanning was announced to have been cast as well.[7] By November 2022, Sonia Ben Ammar, Andrea Dodero, Remo Girone, Eugenio Mastrandrea, Daniele Perrone, Andrea Scarduzio, and Gaia Scodellaro were added to the cast.[8]

Filming

Principal photography began on October 10, 2022 on the Amalfi Coast in Italy.[9] 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.[9] Fuqua once again served as director, with Washington announcing that it would be his next movie.[10][11] Robert Richardson serves as director of photography on the project, after previously working with Fuqua on Emancipation.[12]

Release

The Equalizer 3 is set to be released on September 1, 2023, by Sony Pictures Releasing.[13]

References
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  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Colangelo, BJ (January 12, 2022). "The Equalizer 3 Already Has A Script, And Denzel Washington Is Returning To Star". /Film. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Grobar, Matt (November 23, 2022). "'The Equalizer 3' Adds Six To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  9. "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.
  10. Holmes, Adam (January 12, 2022). "Denzel Washington Has An Exciting Update On What's Happening With The Equalizer 3". CinemaBlend. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  11. Northrup, Ryan (January 12, 2022). "Denzel Washington Confirms The Equalizer 3 Starts Filming This Year". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  12. 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.
  13. 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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