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Landmanmight’ve rattled viewers, but Taylor Sheridan’s early vision forSicariotook stuff to an entirely different level of discomfort. Sheridan originally penned a darker, more unsettling ending for the 2015 thriller, pushing Emily Blunt’s character into a grim and exploitative twist that critics would’ve likely labeled a “demented fantasy.”
The idea, described as a bold attempt to“do something different,”leaned heavily into moral ambiguity, creating a scenario Blunt herself would’ve struggled to reconcile.
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If you thoughtLandmanpushed boundaries,Taylor Sheridan’s original ending forSicariomight’ve left you downright disturbed. Sheridan initially crafted a demented fantasy that exploited Emily Blunt’s character, Kate Macer, in ways that’s well… disturbing.
The scene? Alejandro (Benicio Del Toro) beats up Kate, breaks her nose and ribs, then lifts her top, exposing her wounds — and her breasts — while comparing her to his deceased daughter. Yeah,thatwas the plan.
Thankfully, cooler heads prevailed. Blunt, Denis Villeneuve, and Del Toro scrapped the exploitative ending, pivoting to the haunting, emotional finale we saw.
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In aninterview, Blunt revealed the trio spent hours reworking the scene, explaining they“just felt that we wanted to do something different.”The breakthrough came when she grew emotional over Kate signing away her identity, symbolizing how broken she’d become.
The revised ending, where Alejandro forces Kate to sign a contract legitimizing the illegal events, became a gut-wrenching highlight. Blunt described it as“tender and yet so frightening.”Critics agreed: it was raw, unique, and devastating.
Andthe edits didn’t stop there. Another scene originally had Alejandro sparing Fausto’s children before killing him, even advising the wife to“take his money and go.”That, too, shifted to the colder, more brutal final cut, amplifying Alejandro’s ruthlessness.
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These changes shapedSicariointo one of 2015’s best films. Villeneuve’s vision, combined with Sheridan’s tense script and Blunt’s fearless performance, gave us a thriller that didn’t just entertain but rattled. The original plans might’ve derailed the impact, but the collaborative rework cementedSicarioas a cinematic triumph.
Sicario-inspired tension returns inLionessSeason 2’s pulse-pounding chase
Taylor Sheridancalled back toSicarioin a heart-poundingLionessSeason 2 scene. The high-stakes chase in “Beware the Old Soldier” mirrors the tension-filled moments from his 2015 thriller. As Joe McNamara (Zoe Saldaña) and her team rush to save a kidnapped congresswoman, they face a life-or-death decision — driving off a cliff into the river.
The sequence is classic Sheridan, blending fear and intensity. Saldaña herself calledLionessa “spiritual sequel” toSicario, praising the gray politics and tough moral choices. As Season 2 unfolds, the similarities between the two thrillers become even clearer, raising the stakes for Joe’s mission.
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LandmanandSicarioare available to watch on Apple TV.
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
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