Josh Brolin talks ‘Whalefall’, upcoming ‘Sicario 3’ and recent TV projects
Actor Josh Brolin discusses his lead role in the film ‘Whalefall’, the thematic focus of the story, and the status of the third ‘Sicario’ film, while also reflecting on the cancellation of the series ‘Outer Range’.
Josh Brolin said the emotional core of Brian Duffield’s upcoming film Whalefall stems from the strained relationship between the characters Mitt Gardiner and his son Jay. Brolin, who read Daniel Kraus’s novel before signing on, described the story as a father-son dynamic where a father’s strict upbringing leads the son to seek his own path, ultimately confronting his father’s legacy inside a whale’s stomach. He noted that the production used his recorded heartbeat as a sound element to underscore the metaphor.
Brolin also confirmed that he is preparing to reprise his CIA role Matt Graver in Sicario 3. He explained that the project moved forward after screenwriter Steven Knight delivered a script that resonated with the cast, including Benicio del Toro and Emily Blunt. The film is slated for production next year under director Padraic McKinley.
When asked about the cancellation of the Amazon series Outer Range, Brolin called the decision disappointing and said it influenced his considerations for future television work. He declined the role of Hal Jordan in the series Lanterns, citing timing rather than a direct link to the earlier cancellation.
Brolin also shared personal anecdotes about hosting author Daniel Kraus and actor Glen Powell at his home, and mentioned a new nautical tattoo inspired by his upbringing near the sea.