Fuqua and Washington’s Next Surprise? A Potential Sequel To Their 2016 Hit
Antoine Fuqua, the acclaimed director of “The Equalizer 3,” dropped a tantalizing hint about another potential collaboration with none other than Denzel Washington. The duo has previously teamed up for The Equalizer trilogy, where Washington powerfully portrayed Robert McCall. But their camaraderie extends beyond this action-packed series.
The Magnificent Reunion
In an interview with ComicBook.com, Fuqua spilled the beans on his interest in crafting a sequel to their 2016 movie, “The Magnificent Seven.” In this modern retelling of the 1960 classic, Washington played the central character, Sam Chrisholm. Reflecting on the possibility of a sequel, Fuqua shared his vision of diving deeper into Sam’s storyline. “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,” he stated.
Plot Possibilities and Fan Theories
“The Magnificent Seven” presented Washington’s Sam Chrisholm as the driving force behind assembling the titular group. With the climax showing Sam and his comrades driving the corrupt Bogue, portrayed by Peter Sarsgaard, out of Rose Creek, it provides an opening for a new narrative direction.
If Fuqua goes ahead with the sequel, fans speculate that we might not see Sam rallying another team to save yet another town — that might come off as redundant. Instead, the spotlight could be solely on Sam, unraveling layers of his character, potentially revealing past exploits or digging deeper into his motivation.
Challenges and The Road Ahead
However, fans should temper their excitement. The 2016 remake, despite its stellar cast, didn’t set the box office on fire, garnering $162.4 million against its hefty $90 million budget. Further, with a reboot of “The Magnificent Seven” slated for Prime Video as a TV series, a big-screen sequel might face significant challenges.
Yet, the undeniable chemistry between Fuqua and Washington is hard to ignore. Their synergy in action films is noteworthy, and even if a sequel to “The Magnificent Seven” isn’t on the horizon, this won’t be the last time we see this dynamic duo in action. With Fuqua’s passion for storytelling and Washington’s unparalleled acting prowess, audiences can surely anticipate more gripping tales from this match-made-in-Hollywood.
