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'Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive' to film in
New Mexico
[March 14, 2025]
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — It's been almost 40 years since Emilio
Estevez first drew his revolver as Billy the Kid in the iconic Western
“Young Guns.”
The actor visited the New Mexico State Capitol on Thursday during Film
and Media Day to announce that he'll be coming back to where it all
started to film the next installment in the franchise. He will direct
“Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive” and will star again as the famous outlaw.
The cast also includes original members Lou Diamond Phillips and
Christian Slater. |
Actor Emilio Estevez announces the filming of Young Guns 3 will start in
New Mexico, during Film and Media Day at the Legislature, Thursday,
March 13, 2025, in Santa Fe, N.M. (Eddie Moore/The Albuquerque Journal
via AP) |
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Estevez said during a news conference that he's heard jokes
about whether the title should be “Old Guns.”
The first “Young Guns” premiered in 1988. Its success resulted
in a sequel that followed two years later. Both were filmed in
New Mexico.
The state has a long history in the movie making business. Its
stunning and rugged landscapes were a popular backdrop for
Westerns starring John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart, Spencer Tracy and
Kirk Douglas. It’s now home to production hubs for Netflix and
NBCUniversal.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday highlighted “Young Guns”
as one of the films that helped to establish the state as a
premier filming destination, saying the next one will add to the
legacy.
“This production represents exactly what our film incentives are
designed to attract — high-quality projects that create jobs for
New Mexicans while showcasing our state’s extraordinary beauty,”
she said.
Estevez, 62, said some work already is happening on the film,
but officials didn't provide any details on when the cameras
could start rolling. The plot also is under wraps, although
Estevez and Phillips had hinted in interviews in recent years
that it was very possible that the franchise would return to the
big screen.
Written by Estevez and John Fusco, “Young Guns 3” will be
produced by Morgan Creek.
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