'American Sicario': 5 things you need to know about action flick starring Danny Trejo
anny Trejo is one of the most loved action stars in the world and whenever his movie hits theatres, there is a sense of excitement in the fan base that he has created over the years. The veteran actor is set to enthrall viewers once again with his upcoming movie ‘American Sicario’. No, it’s not related to the ‘Sicario’ movies we saw a few years ago.
The movie revolves around a man named Erik Vasquez (Phillippe A. Haddad) trying to become the top man in the Mexican underworld. However, his enemies won’t let him enter the business because he is American-born. Will Phillipe be able to sit on the throne? The answer to that burning question will be given when the movie is released.
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The movie’s premise seems intriguing and will be diving deep into the world of drug cartels in Mexico. Projects like ‘Narcos: Mexico’ and ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ have recently covered the drug wars in Mexico and took the viewers on a thrilling journey. Let’s hope, ‘American Sicario’ also gives us a unique view of the drug wars happening in the nation.
Here’s everything we know about the upcoming action movie.
When does ‘American Sicario’ release and where can you watch it
The upcoming action movie will be released on Friday, December 10. The film will be available for streaming via VoD.
What is ‘American Sicario’ all about
The official synopsis reads, “The story of the rise and fall of the first American-born drug lord in Mexico, this tale of power, money, greed, and betrayal amongst rival members of the drug cartels finds American gangster Erik Vasquez (Philippe A. Haddad) scheming to become the top dog in the Mexican underworld, only to find himself making enemies out of both the powerful cartels and his own allies.”
Who stars in the upcoming action movie?
‘American Sicario’ will see Danny Trejo playing the role of Pedro while Phillippe A. Haddad will be portraying the character of Erik. On the other hand, Maya Stojan will be playing the role of Monica Wells.
Danny Trejo
One of the most iconic names working in the industry right now, Danny Trejo has worked on numerous projects in a career spanning over three decades. Since 1985, he has made appearances in ventures such as ‘Lock Up’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Heat’, ‘Six Days, Seven Nights’, ‘Machete Kills’ and ‘Blue Bloods’.
Apart from acting, Trejo has opened a series of successful Los Angeles restaurants. In 2021, Trejo published his memoir ‘Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood’ and debuted at number four on The New York Times nonfiction best-seller list.
Other actors in the movie include Maurice Compte as Roberto, Johnny Rey Diaz as Juan Feliz, Margo Quinn as Maria, and Fia Johansson as Angela.
Creators
The upcoming movie is being helmed by RJ Collins while Rich Ronat has written the story of the movie. On the other hand, JD Beaufils, Shanan Becker, Jessica Bennett, Bill Bromiley, Rick Eram, Fia Johansson, David A. Lockhart, Maya Stojan, and many others serve as executive producers on the movie.
Trailer
You can watch the trailer here.