Kiefer Sutherland Says Young Guns 3 Script Is 'Amazing'
Kiefer Sutherland confirms Young Guns 3 is in development, with Emilio Estevez and Lou Diamond Phillips set to return and a script he calls amazing.
Kiefer Sutherland has confirmed that Young Guns 3 is in development, telling fans that the script is amazing. The actor shared the update during a Young Guns panel at FanX Salt Lake, where he reunited with co-star Lou Diamond Phillips. The panel was moderated by Collider's Maggie Lovitt.
Sutherland said he has discussed the project with Emilio Estevez, who floated the idea that Doc Scurlock could return despite being shot in Young Guns II. According to Sutherland, the third film will feature Lou Diamond Phillips, Emilio Estevez and a new cast.
Phillips added that Christian Slater is expected to return for the third film, and indicated that Estevez is currently working to get the project moving.
An Old Wound, Revisited
Young Guns II was released 36 years ago, and Sutherland's character Doc Scurlock was shot in that film — a detail Estevez's idea would have to work around.
Quick answers
Is Young Guns 3 happening?
Yes. Kiefer Sutherland confirmed the film is in development and said the script is amazing.
Who is returning for Young Guns 3?
Sutherland said Lou Diamond Phillips and Emilio Estevez will return, with a new cast joining them. Phillips suggested Christian Slater is also expected back.
How could Doc Scurlock return after being shot in Young Guns II?
Sutherland said Emilio Estevez suggested Doc Scurlock could return despite being shot in Young Guns II.