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Josh Brolin biography
Josh Brolin is an Oscar-nominated actor and Hollywood veteran known for his work in major feature films and franchise thrillers. He has built a career playing complex, hardened characters across high-profile studio releases and literary adaptations.
Brolin first stepped into the role of ruthless CIA officer Matt Graver in Denis Villeneuve's 2015 thriller Sicario. He later reprised the role alongside co-star Benicio del Toro in the 2018 sequel, Sicario: Day of the Soldado. He confirmed that development on a long-awaited third film in the cartel saga is officially moving forward beyond hypothetical studio discussions.
Additionally, Brolin plays a rough-around-the-edges military survivalist named Bangley in director Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic thriller film adaptation of Peter Heller's 2012 novel The Dog Stars. In the film, he stars alongside Jacob Elordi and Margaret Qualley as survivors navigating a pandemic-devastated Denver, Colorado.
- Coverage of Josh Brolin highlights his work in intense thriller franchises and high-profile cinematic adaptations.
- Reports focus heavily on updates regarding his recurring role in the Sicario series alongside his co-starring performance in Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic drama The Dog Stars.
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Aug 22, 2026
Josh Brolin confirmed that a third installment in the Sicario movie franchise is officially moving forward.
Josh Brolin Confirms 'Sicario 3' Is Officially Moving ForwardAug 26, 2026
Critics reviewed Josh Brolin's post-apocalyptic film project The Dog Stars.
Jacob Elordi's New Ridley Scott Movie 'The Dog Stars' Trashed as a Boring Apocalyptic Flop
Aug 27, 2026
Josh Brolin co-starred as military survivalist Bangley in Ridley Scott's thriller The Dog Stars.
Jacob Elordi Takes Flight in Ridley Scott's Post-Apocalyptic Thriller 'The Dog Stars'
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Josh Brolin: your questions
Is Sicario 3 happening?
Yes, Josh Brolin confirmed that a third installment in the Sicario film series is officially moving forward.
Who does Josh Brolin play in The Dog Stars?
Josh Brolin plays Bangley, a hardened military survivalist living in post-apocalyptic Colorado.
What character did Josh Brolin play in Sicario?
Josh Brolin played CIA officer Matt Graver in Sicario and its 2018 sequel, Sicario: Day of the Soldado.