Watch the ‘Sicario’ Cast Talk about Working with Roger Deakins

One of the best cinematographers in the world is Roger Deakins. If you look over his amazing resume, you’ll see he’s shot so many memorable films, you’d be hard pressed to have not seen at least a few of them. Some of the standouts include The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, No Country for Old Men, The Big Lebowski, The Shawshank Redemption, Prisoners,Skyfall, Fargo, Unbroken, and True Grit.
With Deakins having shot Denis Villeneuve’s fantastic new drug war thriller Sicario, which is now playing in limited release (read Adam’s review here), I recently spoke with Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, and Benicio Del Toro about working him. In the video below you can watch the three actors reveal what it was like collaborating with him on set and you can find out which of them was convinced to make the film because of Deakins.
Finally, Sicario is one of the best films I’ve seen this year, and Adam agrees that it's a serious awards contender in a number of Oscar categories. Do yourself a favor and check this one out while it’s in the theaters. You’ll be very happy you did.
Here’s the official Sicario synopsis.
In Mexico, SICARIO means hitman. In the lawless border area stretching between the U.S. and Mexico, an idealistic FBI agent [Emily Blunt] is enlisted by an elite government task force official [Josh Brolin] to aid in the escalating war against drugs. Led by an enigmatic consultant with a questionable past [Benicio Del Toro], the team sets out on a clandestine journey forcing Kate to question everything that she believes in order to survive.
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[@CegeRoles]

I love Emily's description of Deakins; I can totally imagine Dennis gushing about the shot and Roger is completely nonchalant about it, "Yes, good."

[@ashleytemper101]

the casting was sooo perfect especially Josh Brolin. He was like made for that part.

[@bravonolan]

Denis Villeneuve+Roger Deakins=wtf booom boom

[@evanhanson6924]

Roger Deakins seems to be one of those people that you just want to relax and have a drink with

[@Jeff-lx4vx]

Deakins is a fucking genius. Period. I don’t put any stock in the Academy Awards and my guess is he doesn’t either but I am glad he finally got an Oscar. The fact that it took this long is exactly why I don’t put any stock in the Academy Awards.

[@TheImpressiveMix]

Deakins is a mastermind, and it's a ridiculous awesome combo when he's with Villeneuve! I was honored to attend an advanced screening of SICARIO about a month ago and I made a review video on my channel if any of you guys wanna check it out! Don't worry, no spoilers at all.

[@ReflectiveMethodology]

this film so far was the highlight of my year thanks to Deakins and Del Toro. love it

[@openshores4288]

AND DIR. DENNIS VILLENUEVE. :)

[@jessica5497]

And Denis

[@Owen-ub3fv]

No. " I D E E P L Y luv it!"

[@alittlebitoffilming9005]

It's refreshing to see Benicio (aka 'Beni' lol) enthusiastic about a film project. I imagine him as usually with a don't give a shit kind of attitude. (Maybe because of seeing his Oscar speech). He was amazing in this film.

[@rickakingbird8834]

I like the way he did this, real and the truth.

[@Justyburger]

This movie was brilliant.

[@Reconseal4050]

The movie is like who the hell is this sleepy guy? And then the beast gets awaken

[@SuperWillHatch]

I saw him as a realistic version of The Punisher. :D

[@happyngulube1871]

Cast and director did an incredible job. Sicario 1&2, clearly epic movies🥂👏💯

[@vbgggfff]

2:22 HAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHA

[@ThePrimordialChronicles]

Emily Blunt is a perfect woman :)

[@Alma.Gotica]

Olá Benício Del Toro! Assisti esse filme, eu gostei muito, você não é só um homem lindo e charmoso! Mas o seu talento é imenso! 💝💝💝💝💝💝🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@tembakaugunung6139]

ROGER IS THE BOS!

[@chicofoxo]

Lucky number 13, Roger? #AcademyAwards

[@michellelekas211]

Deakins is also old and smoking HOT

[@colinsoder]

Josh Brolin's story was fantastic.

[@03bubbachuck]

Great movie

[@sunnyranadive7474]

I Came here before and after watching the oscars.

[@paaarkeeer]

Does anyone know which scene Benicio Del Toro is reffering to?

[@EddieSLX]

Night scene inside Mexican police car, fill lights on face and car interior, very well shot!

[@adrianaa.4226]

@@EddieSLX oh I loved that scene, I think it was my favorite one! I had to rewind it and watch it again damn

[@michellelekas211]

@@EddieSLX That's correct

[@nicktosti7487]

Does anyone know the scene that Benicio is talking about that's only lit with a couple of lights?

[@openshores4288]

maybe the driving scene..where theres a police...before going to the mansion

[@venkatbabu186]

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[@ellamaes6167]

Heya. Lovely! crack furniture What's your opinion about that, guys 11